Dolly Parton Speaks Out After Husband Carl Dean's Death, Says He's 'in God's Arms Now': 'I Will Always Love You'

Dolly Partonis 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 music legend shared a statement to herInstagramon Thursday, March 6, just three days after she announced Dean haddied at the age of 82after nearly 60 years of marriage. “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,” Parton, 79, wrote.

Dolly Parton's Husband Carl Dean Last Seen in Rare Tennessee Outing 5 Years Before His Death: See the Photos

Dolly Parton’s husband,Carl Dean, was last seen in public in December 2019 in Brentwood, Tennessee, a little more than five years before his death. Parton announcedvia Instagramthat her husband of nearly 59 years died on Monday, March 3. He was 82. “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’s post continued.

Dolly Parton'sMusical About Her Life Will Premiere in Nashville Before Coming to Broadway in 2026

Dolly Parton in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2022.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Dolly: An Original Musicalis gearing up for a Nashville debut.The upcoming stage production, based on the life of country-music legend and philanthropistDolly Parton, is set to kick off a four-week limited engagement in the Tennessee capital city before a planned 2026 move to Broadway in New York City.Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts will be home to the show beginning July 18, as it plays its first preview performance.

Dolph Lundgren’s 2 Daughters: All About Ida and Greta

Ida Lundgren, Dolph Lundgren, and Greta Lundgren.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage Dolph Lundgrenhas two daughters: Ida Lundgren and Greta Lundgren. The Swedish actor shares his kids with his ex-wife, Anette Qviberg, and they are taking after him. Not only have Ida and Greta inherited their father’s striking looks, but they’ve also followed in his creative and fitness-minded footsteps. In 1994, the actor married interior designer Qviberg, and two years later, the pair welcomed their first child, Ida.

Dolphins’ Anthony Walker Jr. Gifts Teammates Replicas of Their High School Football Jerseys: ‘This Is Vintage!’

Anthony Walker Jr.Photo:Peter Joneleit/Getty Peter Joneleit/Getty Miami Dolphins linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is playing Secret Santa! In a sweet surprise that brought out endless smiles and cheers from the team, Walker Jr. gave the gift of nostalgia this year and had replicas made of all of his teammates' high school football jerseys. “I wanted to give back to my guys, the team. I wanted to do something different for Christmas this year," Walker Jr.