Denver Parton, Dolly Parton's brother, dies at 82

Coy "Denver" Parton, the older brother of music icon Dolly Parton, died on July 23, 2026, at the age of 82. His passing was confirmed by an obituary posted by Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville, Tennessee, which noted that services will be private.

Denver Parton was one of Dolly Parton's 11 siblings, part of a family of 12 children raised in Tennessee. While several of the Parton children pursued careers in music, Denver largely stayed out of the public eye. According to his obituary, he worked for years as a crane operator building bridges and was also a homestead farmer and an avid hunter. He is survived by his daughters, a grandson, his fiancée, and multiple siblings, including Dolly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Parton. The obituary did not list a cause of death.

Dolly Parton has not yet made a public statement regarding her brother's death. Condolences have been shared on the funeral home's online tribute wall, with many expressing sympathy for the Parton family and admiration for the singer.

The loss marks another period of personal grief for the 80-year-old entertainer. Her husband, Carl Dean, died in March 2025. Denver Parton is the third brother she has...