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Dolly Parton reached out to fans, friends and family with what she called a “love note” Thursday in the wake of husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this week. Then on Friday she dedicated a new song in his honor,

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.

The couple married in 1966, just two short years after meeting at a laundromat in Nashville when Parton was 18 and Dean was 21. Their love story blossomed through Dean's two-year military service during the Vietnam War and Parton's transformation into one of the greatest living country music legends ever.

Dolly Parton's husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean, died at the age of 82. He supported Parton's country music career from behind the scenes.

Though he stayed out of spotlight, Carl Dean — who died this week — was a constant presence in the life and work of his superstar wife, Dolly Parton.

“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie,” the post read.

Dolly Parton released the new song "If You Hadn't Been There" last week, dedicating it to her late husband Carl Dean. "He will always be the star of my life story," Parton said. The song, which will be included in her upcoming Broadway musical,

In his honor, Dolly has released an emotional new song called “If You Hadn’t Been There.” Parton Releases New Song “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old,

Dolly Parton is paying tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, with a new emotional song titled “If You Hadn’t Been There.” The country singer shared the album art — including a throwback photo of the couple — via Instagram on on Friday.