Dolly Parton’s sister is condemning the spread of misinformation and AI-generated content following the music icon’s death, saying her family has been forced to endure “incredible pressure” and “insensitivity” from strangers while grieving. American singer-songwriter Stella Parton, 77, expressed gratitude in a Sept. 4 Instagram post to fans who have shown “genuine” support and love to her family during their bereavement. Her sister, legendary country music and pop singer Dolly Parton, died Aug.
25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. “Sadly, because of the ways our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers,” Stella Parton wrote in her Instagram post. “There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it’s been challenging to absorb and or ignore,” she continued.
“As time passes, those who are in the business of exploiting the loss and tragedies of others on a daily basis will move on to the next stampede of endless misinformation.” The Christian Post reached out to Stella Parton for clarification about the AI-generated content she was referring to in her post. This article will be updated if a response is received.
While it is not clear what specific content the 77-year-old singer-songwriter was criticizing, AI-generated and misleading material involving Dolly Parton has circulated online since her death. On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump shared an altered image on his Truth Social page that showed him and Dolly Parton walking around the White House. Another online user uploaded an AI song on Aug.
25 titled “I’ll Miss You Dolly.” The AI song was attributed to Dolly Parton’s goddaughter and pop singer Miley Cyrus, although she did not create it, according to the Los Angeles Times.