Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married for 58 years. The singer referenced her hit, "I Will Always Love You," in a post ...

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Fifty-one years ago today, Dolly Parton released "I Will Always Love You" which became the biggest hit of her career.

Dolly Parton has shared a new statement addressed to her well-wishers and supporters in wake of the recent passing of her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean.

She concluded the post with a reference to her 1974 hit "I Will Always Love You," which was famously covered by Whitney Houston. "He is in God's arms now and I am okay with that," Parton wrote.

Dolly Parton issued a new, emotional statement Thursday just days after the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” the country music legend wrote.

I will always love you.” Dolly's message came shortly after her younger sister, Stella Parton, 75, thanked fans on behalf of the '9 to 5' hitmaker. She wrote on X: "On behalf of my sister Dolly ...