Washington, Aug. 31 -- Four days after the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at the age of 80, her sister Freida Parton paid an emotional tribute to her "big sister", saying that there would never be anyone who could replace her in the hearts of their family and loved ones.

Freida, 69, shared the personal tribute on Facebook, recalling the close bond she shared with Dolly and the important role the music icon played in her life, PEOPLE magazine said.

Thanking her followers for standing by her and her family as they mourned Dolly's death, Freida recalled their childhood and said that while Dolly was known across the world as a superstar, she was much more than that to her.

"I know to the entire world, she was a superstar, but t...