Country music legend Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella, confirmed this week that there had been a death in the family.

As The Hill reported:

Their younger sister, Stella Parton, posted to Facebook on Friday, writing that her “wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning.” She shared a similar post on Threads, saying, “My brother David left us this morning. He finally got his angel wings. RIP dear soul. Love you forever.”

Although there was no immediate cause of death announced, funeral arrangements have reportedly already been made.

As of Sunday, Dolly Parton had not made a public statement on the matter. Nevertheless, an array of social media users expressed condolences and offered prayers for the Parton family.

R.I.P.: Prayers and condolences to @DollyParton and her family in their devastating loss: https://t.co/iml2wLEbi7

— Taste of Country (@TasteOfCountry) November 16, 2024

Prayers to Dolly & her family

— Ghost Whisperer ~~~ (@me78653754) November 17, 2024

Sad news. Dolly’s family has always been a part of her heart and legacy, and this loss is felt deeply.

— MELANIA TRUMP — PRESS RELEASE (Parody) (@MelaniaTrumpX) November 16, 2024

Stella Parton posted another statement shortly after the first, per the New York Post:

“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 said in a second tweet.

On Facebook, Stella wrote, “It’s never easy to lose a loved one. My wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning.”

She added in a follow-up post, “Thank you for all your kind thoughts to my family as we continue to grieve the loss of our much loved and cherished oldest brother David.”

Another Parton sibling, Randy, died in 2021:

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