Dolly Parton's sister Stella confirmed their brother David Wilburn Parton has died at age 82 in several social media posts on Nov. 15. An obituary was also posted online on Nov. 15 confirming his death.

Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82. Their sister, Stella Parton, announced the sad news on social media on Friday, Nov. 15.

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.

Dolly's sister Stella shared the news of their brother's death in social media posts on Nov. 15 Dolly Parton’s brother David Wilburn has died. He was 82. The singer’s sister Stella Parton, 75, announced the passing of their brother in a post on X (formerly Twitter) 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, brother of country music legend Dolly Parton, died on November 15 at his home in White Pine, Tennessee. He was 82. His sister Stella shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressing comfort in his peaceful passing.

David Wilburn Parton, Dolly Parton’s brother and a retired bridge builder, has passed away at the age of 82. On Friday, November 15, Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the death of their brother in a heartfelt post.