Fans Rally Around Dolly Parton's Family After Devastating Loss

Fans are rallying around Dolly Parton and her family in the wake of her brother David’s passing on Friday, November 15.

“My brother David passed away peacefully this morning,” Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, shared on X. “It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he got his angel wings and is now at peace.”

While Dolly has yet to post anything on her own social feeds, fans flooded Stella’s post with messages of support.

“I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to your family,” one X user commented. “My family offers your family our deepest condolences and prayers,” another X user wrote. “Sending tons of healing hugs to you and your family,” someone else remarked.

David Wilburn Parton was 82 years old when he died. While his cause of death hasn’t been revealed, his purpose for living has.

“My brother David was always referred to as ‘Sweet David’ because of his kindness, loyalty, and soft-spoken demeanor. He was also a US Marine,” Stella continued in her tribute post.

This mention, of course, ushered in even more support from fans near and far, with many echoing ‘Semper Fi!’ In her comments section.

According to the obituary published on Farrar Funeral Home, David spent his life working on bridges. At the time of his death, he was a retired bridge builder superintendent residing in White Pine, Tennessee.

Our condolences go out to the entire Parton family. May David rest in peace.

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