Dolly Parton has spoken out after the death of her late husband, Carl Dean, this week. "This is a love note to family, friends, and fans," the country icon wrote in a Thursday Instagram post. "Thank you for all the messages,

Dolly Parton and her late husband Carl Dean were married for 58 years. In a statement she said, "I will always love you."

Dolly Parton has thanked fans for their support after the death of her husband, saying he is "in God's arms now and I am okay with that."