Dolly Parton shares touching message after husband Carl Dean’s death: ‘I will always love you’

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the death of her husband, Carl Dean.“This is a love note to family, friends, and fans. Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl,” Parton, 79, wrote via Instagram on Thursday. “I can’t reach out personally to each of you but just know it has meant the world to me.

He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that. I will always love you.”Dean died on Monday at age 82.The “9 to 5” singer previously announced Dean’s death in a statement on Instagram. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82.

He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie,” the post read.Adding her own words, Parton shared, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together.

Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.”Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, also opened up about her brother-in-law’s death.