Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of a beloved member of her family. On Friday, Nov. 15, the country singer's brother David Wilburn Parton passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by her sister, Stella Parton, who announced David's death via social media on Friday.

Dolly Parton has suffered the loss of another family member following the passing of her older brother David, aged 82. According to reports, Dolly’s sister Stella confirmed word of David’s death, telling that his passing

David Parton, the older brother of beloved singer Dolly Parton, has died, according to his family. He was 82. Their younger sister, Stella Parton, posted to Facebook on Friday, writing that her “wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning.

Dolly Parton has always been open about the influence that her family has had on her upbringing and career, but unfortunately, the 78-year-old country songstress has had to say goodbye to a member of her tribe.