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.

Country legend Dolly Parton ’s older brother, David Parton, has passed away at the age of 82. The iconic singer’s sister, Stella Parton, took to social media yesterday (Nov. 15) to share the sad news.

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,

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Donnie; his father and mother, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Owens Parton; his brothers, Larry, Floyd and Randy Parton; his niece, Tever Parton; his sisters-in-law, Mary Velez and Carolyn Parton; and his brothers-in-law, Mickey Crocker, Jim Lane, Jerry Lane, and John (Linda) Lane.