Dolly Parton recently opened up about the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at 82. In a touching message posted on March 6, Dolly expressed gratitude for the love and support from family, friends, and fans. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers... It has meant the world to me,” she wrote.

The 79-year-old music icon shared her peace with Carl being “in God’s arms now” and left a personal note to him: “I will always love you.” Carl and Dolly had been married for 58 years, sharing a bond that Dolly described as beyond words.

Carl will be laid to rest in a private ceremony, and Dolly thanked everyone for their “prayers and sympathy.” She fondly reflected on their “many wonderful years together” and the enduring love they shared for over six decades.