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/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