Dolly Parton Breaks Silence in ‘Love Note’ After Husband Carl Dean’s Death

Dolly Parton has broken her silence following her husband’s death. The country singer thanked her family, friends, and followers in a short post on Instagram on Thursday, March 6. Carl Dean died on Monday, March 3, at the age of 82. No cause of death has been revealed.

“This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” she wrote. “Thank you for all of the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband, Carl.”