Dolly Parton thanks fans for support after death of husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton was 18 when she met Dean at a Nashville, Tennessee, laundromat the same day she moved to Music City, according to a post on her website, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Photo: TNS

Dolly Parton has sent a “love note” to all who have supported her following the death this week of Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years.

The 79-year-old Jolene singer shared her gratitude Thursday (March 6) afternoon in a statement on Instagram.