Dolly Parton’s older brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton dies aged 82

Coy 'Denver' Parton, the older brother of Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82 on 23 July. He was one of twelve siblings. This loss occurs one year after the death of the icon's husband, Carl Dean. The passing of Coy 'Denver' Parton represents a devastating new loss for the singer, who is mourning her sibling following the previous bereavement of her spouse in a challenging period for the family.