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.

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."

At the age of 82 years old, Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has passed away. According to an obituary, David Parton, age 82, passed away at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024. His cause of death was not revealed.

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

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

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

Dolly Parton's brother David Wilburn Parton has died at the age of 82, his sister Stella Parton confirmed in a heartbreaking social media post 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.

Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her late brother, who tragically passed away at the age of 82.David Wilburn Parton's death was announced by his sister Stella Parton on X, formerly known