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Dolly Parton's brother David dies as his sister confirms 'he's at peace'

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

I recently lost my oldest sister and she too passed peacefully and I was so grateful; she lived long and full life," said one bereaved fan, reports the Mirror. Following - in order - are Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston 'Randy', Larry Gerald, twins Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle, and Rachel Ann. David had led a private life away from the world of showbiz and is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay Parton, as well as his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings.

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