Dolly Parton and family mourn brother Randy after he dies of cancer at 67-years-old

Dolly Parton and family are in mourning after the death of brother Randy.

The country queen, 75, shared the sad news on Facebook Thursday, revealing that her little brother 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,’ Dolly said.

‘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.’

She went on to talk about his talents, calling Randy ‘a great singer, writer, and entertainer’ who ‘sang, played guitar and bass in [Dolly’s] 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.’

Randy’s solo career earned major radio play during the 80s, with his tracks Hold Me Like You Never Had Me and Shot Full of Love both making their mark as Top 40 radio hits. 

Dolly remembered a special family moment with Randy, saying: ‘You Are My Christmas, our duet on my latest Christmas album, joined with his daughter Heidi, will always be a favorite. 

‘It was his last musical recording and he shined on it just like he’s shining in heaven now,’ she explained.

Randy, just one of the 12 Parton siblings, is survived by his wife Deb, his daughter Heidi, son Sabyn, grandsons Huston and Trent.

Dolly spoke for the whole family as she finished the message saying: ‘We will always love him and he will always be in our hearts.’

Randy’s death comes two-years after brother Floyd Parton’s death in December 2018. He was 61.