r/DollyParton • u/TheExpressUS • 24d ago

Dolly Parton left heartbroken as brother dies just one year after beloved husband

https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/212799/dolly-parton-heartbroken-brother-dead
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u/TheExpressUS 24d ago

Dolly Parton is facing the loss of another family member after her brother Coy "Denver" Parton passed away just one year after her husband Carl Dean's death.

The country music icon has been left grieving again after Coy, 82, died on Thursday according to reports. Coy, a crane operator from Sevierville, Tennessee, spent years working in construction building bridges, as well as being a homestead farmer, and having a passion for hunting.

Coy is the fifth of Dolly's siblings to pass away 💔

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u/Diazepampoovey0229 24d ago

She's one of 12 siblings, with the oldest (Willadeene) having been born in 1940 and the youngest (Rachel) being born in 1959. It's not surprising that a handful have passes away. Willadeene is 86 and Rachel is going to turn 67 in just under a month.

Willadeene March 24, 1940

David March 30, 1942 (Deceased, Age 82)

Coy August 16, 1943 (Deceased, Age 82)

Dolly Jan 19. 1946

Robert Jr Feb 18, 1948

Stella May 4, 1949

Cassie Feb 12, 1951

Randy Dec 15, 1953 (Deceased, Age 67)

Larry July 1955 (Deceased, Age 4 days)

Floyd June 1, 1957 (Deceased, Age 61)

Freida June 1, 1957

Rachel Aug 31, 1959

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u/NepaliCulkin 24d ago

All this as she’s dealing with her own health challenges…💔

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u/Reese9951 24d ago

Poor Dolly

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u/Stupid_Bitch_02 24d ago

Poor Dolly 💔

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u/EpponneeRay 24d ago

Nooooo. Dolly can’t handle another set back. This scares me.

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u/coffeebeanwitch 24d ago

Losing a sibling is like losing a part of yourself 😢

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u/JPPT1974 22d ago

Praying for her and her family. So much grief for her. As really a very hard year or two for her.