Stella wrote in a separate post on Facebook, “It’s never easy to lose a loved one,” adding that her brother died “in the early hours of the morning.” On Threads, she wrote, "My brother David left us this morning. He finally got his angel wings. RIP dear soul. Love you forever."

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.

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.

DOLLY Parton’s brother David Wilburn Parton has died. The sad news was announced by Dolly’s sister Stella, as she posted a statement to say he was “now at peace.” She wrote on X: “My brother David

David Wilburn died aged 82 as Dolly Parton's sister Stella shared a heartbreaking message on social media on Friday morning

In order of birth, the Parton children are: Willadeene, David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston ‘Randy,’ Larry Gerald, twins Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle, and Rachel Ann.

According to his obituary, David Wilburn retired from Simpson Construction as a bridge builder superintendent and worked on many bridges

Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, died at the age of 82. A cause of death was not revealed. A spokesperson for Dolly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Dolly Parton is facing a tragic loss. On Friday, November 15, the country singer’s sister Stella Parton revealed that their brother David Parton had died at age 82. Stella shared the news on social media.

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,