Dolly Parton has spoken out after the death of her late husband, Carl Dean, this week.

Since his passing, Parton has taken time to grieve with her family privately. On Thursday, she released the following statement: "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.

Dolly Parton is saying goodbye to her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, after he passed away. Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, March 6, the Queen of Country expressed gratitude for

Carl Dean — Dolly Parton's husband of 58 years — died March 3 in Nashville at 82 years old. The country legend paid tribute to him on March 6, saying, "he's in God's arms now."

Inside the lyrics of Dolly Parton's new song, "If You Hadn't Been There," is a sweet message to her late husband Carl Dean.

Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean, who was Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday. He avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene.

Dolly Parton offered an emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died earlier this week. The legendary country artist released a new song titled, If You Hadn't Been There, in an Instagram post on Friday.

Dolly Parton, who's put her life into beautiful songs through her whole career, from "I Will Always Love You" to "Jolene," just released the track "If You Hadn't Been There" in honor of husband Carl Dean's death on March 3.

Dolly Parton has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, after he passed away at the age of 82—almost 60 years after the couple met in Tennessee, where they lived together for many decades.