Brooke Shields abruptly deletes stunning swimsuit-clad photos after shocking news

Brooke Shields had a change of heart after sharing stunning swimsuit-clad photos of herself during her family vacation in Croatia.

The 61-year-old looked phenomenal wearing a black, strapless one-piece that highlighted her long legs and slim physique in the images she shared on Instagram on Tuesday.

One breathtaking photo featured Brooke sitting by a waterfall, basking in the sun, and while the scenery was beautiful, it was her seemingly never-ending legs that stole the focus.

“Highlight of the summer: the most amazing trip to Croatia with the best people,” she captioned the carousel of photos from her July vacation.

However, soon after Brooke posted the photos, she abruptly deleted them without explanation.

One reason, though, may have been that she felt the happy images were poor timing, as they were replaced by an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton after news of her death at 80 on Tuesday, August 25.

“Dolly, there will never be anyone else like you. I am gutted to hear the news,” she captioned a photo of her and Dolly holding hands on a stage.

“The world will forever be indebted to the good you’ve done and the legacy you’ve left. The equilibrium of the earth feels off. Thank you for everything.”

Brooke wasn’t the only star to pay tribute to the late country music icon. Sir Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Sir Elton John led tributes on social media.

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Meanwhile, landmarks around the US were lit up pink in her honor, including the Empire State Building in New York and the Pacific Park Ferris Wheel in Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump also requested all American flags throughout the United States be lowered to half-mast this week in tribute.

Dolly’s cause of death

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Dolly died following a “brief battle with cancer,” her publicist, Marcel Pariseua, announced in a statement.

“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” Marcel’s statement read.

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched. Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”

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He continued: “Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact.”

Marcel’s statement came after Dolly’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the news of her death in a video on social media, with a caption that read: “A message from the family of Dolly Parton.”

Dolly’s funeral plans

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In a statement shared on Dolly’s official social media pages, her family said that a small, private service will be held for immediate family, at Dolly’s request. 

Her fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. 

The statement also revealed that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.