Stella made the appeal in a social media post, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support shown to her family while also criticizing what she described as insensitive comments and misinformation circulating online following Dolly’s death.

Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer.

Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans, musicians and public figures around the world.

Stella said the family has been deeply touched by the genuine love and respect shown to Dolly, but acknowledged that dealing with grief while facing public attention has also been difficult.

She particularly raised concerns about the spread of artificial intelligence generated content and other misleading material online, saying such content has added to the pressure faced by the family during their period of mourning.

According to Stella, Dolly had always chosen to focus on positivity rather than becoming involved in divisive political discussions.

She said her sister deliberately avoided political commentary because she did not want to contribute to negativity.

Stella described Dolly as a compassionate and kind person whose approach to life was reflected in both her music and the way she treated others.

She urged people who admired Dolly to honor her memory by embracing the values she represented, including kindness, tolerance, respect and empathy.

Stella also encouraged people to spend less time seeking validation online and instead focus on meaningful interactions and supporting those around them.

The message comes days after Stella had shared another emotional tribute to her sister, recalling their close relationship and the private moments they shared away from Dolly’s global fame.

She previously described Dolly as one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people she had ever known. Stella also revealed that Dolly remained concerned about helping others even during her illness.

Dolly Parton, whose career spanned decades, became one of the most influential figures in country music through songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.

Beyond music, she was widely recognized for her philanthropy, particularly through the Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library.

Her family has continued to encourage people wishing to honor her memory to support causes connected to her legacy.

For Stella, however, honoring Dolly goes beyond remembering her achievements. She wants people to reflect the kindness, compassion and generosity that she believes defined her sister’s life.