Dolly Parton is said to be grieving the loss of her older brother more than a year after the death of her husband.
Parton’s husband Carl Dean passed away in March 2025 at the age of 58 and now just weeks ago her older brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton has passed away on July 23 at the age of 82.
Insiders have revealed to Radar Online that the icon is still grieving her husband due to which “losing her brother is extra difficult.”
“The only thing getting her through is her deep faith. She believes in her heart she will be reunited with Carl and all her loved ones on the other side when she passes,” the source added.
They further noted, “Losing family is part of the human experience, but that doesn’t automatically erase the pain of missing them.”
Adding, “Dolly is never self-pitying and always does her best to focus on everything she has to be grateful for, but it’s obvious to everyone all this grief is weighing on her.”
It is pertinent to mention that Dolly Parton has also been sidelined by her health issues. She had to cancel her Dollywood appearance last September due to her health and now canceled Las Vegas residency to undergo a “few procedures.”
Sources claim that while the singer is “desperate” to get back to the stage, everyone along with her doctors is aware that “it’s simply not possible.”
An insider said, “Having to slow down so much because of all her health issues has been a very tough adjustment for Dolly.”
“She’s coping by spending a lot of her time in prayer. She has her own little chapel right on her ranch and most days she’s there morning and night,” they added.
