Floyd Parton, songwriter and brother of country legend Dolly Parton, has died aged 61.
His death was first announced in an obituary published by Atchley Funeral Home, in Sevierville, Tenessee, which described Floyd as "a renaissance man" who "was an avid outdoorsman and had an abundant knowledge of nature as well as being an incredible cook."
He is survived by numerous siblings, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. A private service was held, while Dolly has not commented publicly on her brother's passing.
Floyd is best known for co-writing the song "Rockin' Years" with Dolly, which she recorded as a duet with Ricky Van Shelton in 1991. The track is about a married couple who vow to stay together until their "rockin' years", when they're old and sitting in rocking chairs together. It was Dolly's last number one until 2006.
Dolly also collaborated with her brother on 1978's "Nickels and Dimes", from her 1978 album Heartbreaker, which remained at the top spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for nine consecutive weeks.
He wrote "Waltz Me to Heaven" for the 1984 musical comedy Rhinestone, where Dolly starred alongside Sylvester Stallone, playing a country singer who makes a bet that she can turn anyone into a country sensation.
The film is now regarded as a commercial and critical flop, but Dolly earned two top ten country singles from its soundtrack.
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