Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton has spoken out against AI-generated posts and "snarky tweets" she and her family have faced since Dolly's death at age 80. In an Instagram post, Stella urged users to show more compassion and respect others, citing her late sister's generous spirit as an example. The post from Stella, a 77-year-old musician, comes after she revealed the extent of Dolly's generosity in secret battling cancer and trying experimental drugs to help others. Stella has 123,000 followers on Instagram and is also a singer-songwriter herself.
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Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton has spoken out against the "fake AI garbage" and insensitive online comments she and her family have faced since Dolly's death on August 25, at age 80**. Stella, who is also a country singer and songwriter, took to Instagram to express her frustration with the overwhelming amount of misinformation and deepfakes circulating online. She wrote that it has been "challenging to absorb and or ignore" the constant barrage of fake posts and videos, which have put her family under "incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers". Stella thanked fans for their genuine support, but expressed sadness that they are forced to deal with this kind of treatment due to their lives being lived in public. She noted that Dolly loved her fans and the public, but chose not to express opinions on politics, religion, or individuals in the public eye.
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Dolly Parton‘s sister Stella Parton railed against AI posts and 'snarky tweets' that she and her family have been subjected to in the days after the country icon's death at age 80.
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The 77-year-old musician took to Instagram to ask that internet users 'show more compassion' as her family grieves their loss.
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Stella posted two slides of a typed letter, writing in part: 'We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way.
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Sadly, because of the way our lives have been in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers.'
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She continued, 'There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted every day and it’s been challenging to absorb and or ignore.'
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The star wrote elsewhere in the message that Dolly 'loved her fans and the public in general.
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That is the reason she chose not to express her opinions on a lot of things like politics, religion and individuals in the public eye.
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'She knew as well as anyone what a negative vortex that could turn into which is nothing but a huge waste of positive energy.'
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Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton railed against AI posts and 'snarky tweets' that she and her family have been subjected to in the days after the country icon's death at age 80; seen in 2014
Dolly pictured performing in London in 1983
She urged her 123,000 followers, 'Use my sister’s life as an example for tolerance and respect toward others.'
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'It’s not about the most clever comments, fake AI garbage or snarky tweets.
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At the end of the day or the end of a life, how will you feel about yourself?
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It’s not about what other individuals you will never meet think of you!'
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It comes after last week Stella revealed the extent of her famous sister's generosity.
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In a Facebook post, she unveiled that amid her secret battle with cancer, Dolly was willing to try experimental drugs 'in the hope of helping others in the future.'
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She described her late sibling as 'one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known.'
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The mourning sister added: ‘If anyone gets to heaven I’m sure she made it right on time.
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I know she’s showing out big time, in all her sparkles and shine.
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Stella, who is also a singer-songwriter, went on to give fans a glimpse into the weekly routine she had with Dolly.
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'Every Tuesday about this time, before the sun came up and the world was still asleep, she and I for many years had our coffee together over the phone,' Stella shared.
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'Being little farm girls we’ve continued to be early risers.
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As she liked to say; “shoot Tedda we get more work done before the sun comes up than most folks do all day long!”
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The 77-year-old musician took to Instagram to ask that internet users 'show more compassion' as her family grieves their loss
Stella posted two slides of a typed letter, writing in part, 'We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way'
L-R Ricky Schroder, Dolly, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Stella, Jennifer Salke
L-R Dolly, Stella, and their sister Frieda pictured in 1981
Parton's death was confirmed in an Instagram video posted on August 25 by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver; She is seen in 2006
The legendary queen of country music leaves behind a towering musical legacy and legions of grieving fans
'We would catch up on gossip, as sisters do, and drink coffee and make plans as it has always been our way,' she added.
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Parton's death was confirmed in an Instagram video posted on August 25 by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver.
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She passed away after being admitted on August 21 to Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center with autoimmune and kidney problems, according to TMZ.
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Four days before her death, the singer told People she had 'so many things I want to achieve,' including launching a new hotel and museum in Nashville, Tennessee.
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In the wake of Dolly's passing, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport are seeking to name the travel hub in her honor.
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Lee said he has spoken to Dolly's team about the proposal and, according to Page Six, her representatives showed appreciation for the gesture and said they are open to the idea, per a press release from Lee and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
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