Dean, Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, died on March 3 Dolly Parton is thanking her support system in the days following the death of her husband Carl Dean, who she said she has accepted is "in God's arms now.

The country singer has broken her silence following her husband's death earlier this week, releasing a heartfelt statement via social media.

Dolly Parton is speaking out following the death of her husband, Carl Dean.