BEVERLY HILLS, January 22, (THEWILL) – Legendary American country music singer, Dolly Parton, has lost her brother, Randy at the age o f 67.
The 75-year-old musician, songwriter, actress and author disclosed that Randy died after he lost his battle with cancer, saying that he is now “in a better place than we are”.
In a statement, Parton said: “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. 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.
“Randy was a great singer, writer, and entertainer. He sang, played guitar and bass in my band for many years. He has 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 favourite. It was his last musical recording and he shined on it just like he’s shining in heaven now.”
The country singer stated that despite his death, Randy will “always be in our hearts”.
She said he is survived by his wife, Deb, his daughter Heidi, son Sabyn, grandsons Huston and Trent.
“We will always love him and he will always be in our hearts, Dolly Parton and Family”
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