Legendary music star Dolly Parton lost a dear member of her family and her sister, Stella Parton, announced the sad news in a social media post over the weekend.
According to the New York Post, Dolly Parton's brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82.
Stella Parton announced the tragic news in an X post, revealing that he passed away "peacefully," and said he died in the early morning hours.
No cause of death for David Parton has been revealed at the time of publication.
Stella Parton paid tribute to her brother, praising him for his kindness and pointing out his nickname of "sweet David" due to his kind demeanor.
My brother David passed away peacefully this morning. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he got his angel wings and is now at peace," Stella Parton wrote.
She added, "Thank you for all your kind thoughts to my family as we continue to grieve the loss of our much loved and cherished oldest brother David."
My brother David passed away peacefully this morning. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he got his angel wings and is now at peace.
— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) November 15, 2024
The Post noted:
David was a retired bridge builder superintendent for Simpson Construction. He worked on the bridges in the Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville areas.
His obituary confirmed that he passed away at his White Pine, Tennessee home.
It added, "The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. David McNabney, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, his Cornerstone caregiver, Aubrie Smith & caregiver, Robin Schmidt."
Many of Dolly Parton's fans paid their respects via social media responses to the saddening news.
"Holding you and all your family in the light. I recently lost my oldest sister and she too passed peacefully and I was so grateful; she lived long and full life," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Stella I’m so very sorry for you and all your family including Dolly. My husband passed away at the age of 46 in his sleep from a widow makers heart attack not to long ago. I know it’s extremely hard for all of you.I’m sure he will be looking down on you all and smiling. Stay strong we’re thinking about you and sending our prayers."
