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."

Dolly Parton's brother David Wilburn Parton has died aged 82. The sad news was confirmed by the country music star's sister Stella on social media