Dolly Parton's brother David Wilburn Parton has died aged 82.
Their sister Stella shared the sad news in a social media post on Friday morning, in which she said he was "now at peace". He was one of 12 siblings born to their parents Robert and Avie Lee Parton in Sevier County, Tennessee.
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "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."
Heartbroken fans sent their condolences, with one writing: "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." While another commented: "Stella. I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences. Sending prayers to you and your family and loved ones!" A third wrote: "So sorry for your loss, and how lucky he was to have two amazing sisters.
David had been the eldest brother, two years younger than their eldest sister Willadeene. Following - in order - are Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston 'Randy,' Larry Gerald, twins Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle, and Rachel Ann.
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