Dolly Parton has spoken out with another statement following the death of her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean. In a message posted to her Instagram Thursday (March 6) - about three days after she first revealed the Nashville businessman's passing at the age of 82 - the country superstar wrote,

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton of over 60 years, has died in Nashville, Tennessee, the singer announced on her social media on Monday. "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," Parton said in a statement. Dean was 82 years old.

Dolly Parton is sending a message of gratitude to her fans and loved ones following the death of husband Carl Dean on March. 3. The country music legend, 79, took to Instagram three days after Dean’s passing to share a heartfelt message about her husband of nearly 60 years.