Dolly Parton pays emotional tribute after brother Randy dies of cancer

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Dolly Parton has paid an emotional tribute to her brother Randy Parton, who has died of cancer aged 67

January 22, 2021 - 07:08 GMT Fiona Ward Dolly Parton has paid tribute to her younger brother Randy, who has sadly died of cancer at the age of 67.

The star wrote a moving message on Instagram to her beloved sibling, alongside a happy photograph of the pair on stage together."My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer. The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time," she began."We are a family of faith and we believe that he is safe with God and that he is joined by members of the family that have gone on before and have welcomed him with joy and open arms.

The singer added:"Randy was a great singer, writer, and entertainer. He sang, played guitar and bass in my band for many years. He headed his own show at Dollywood since it opened in 1986. He's had several chart records of his own, but his duet with me on Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You will always be a highlight in my own career."You Are My Christmas, our duet on my latest Christmas album, joined with his daughter Heidi, will always be a favorite.

 

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