Dolly Parton’s sister is paying tribute to her late brother-in-law, Carl Dean.
After the nation legend’s husband of virtually 60 years died on Monday, Stella Parton took to social media to thank the general public for his or her assist.
“On behalf of my sister Dolly, our family and Carl’s family we appreciate your prayers at this time,” Parton’s youthful sister, 75, penned on X after the information broke.
The “9 to 5” singer, 79, beforehand confirmed Carl’s dying in a press release on Instagram.
“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 submit learn.
The icon added a few of her personal phrases, too.
“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,” she shared.
The message concluded, “The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.”
Many celebrities took to the remark part to share their condolences, with nation singer Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, writing, “Sending you all of my love @dollyparton!”
His ex-wife, Tish, 57, echoed his sentiments, sharing, “Love you Dolly.”
Parton and Billy Ray have been shut for years after the pair first toured collectively within the ’90s.
“I was on tour and then Billy toured with me and so that’s how we just got to be good friends, because he’s a Kentucky boy, I’m from Tennessee,” she revealed on “The Howard Stern Show” in 2024.
Parton even turned the godmother to Billy Ray and Tish’s daughter Miley Cyrus.
Which ended up being destiny, contemplating the songstress came upon final 12 months that she is expounded to the “Hannah Montana” alum.
“Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus are seventh cousins, once removed! Their common ancestor is John Brickey, born in 1740 in Virginia,” Ancestry mentioned in a press release given to Entry Hollywood.
Parton responded, “Is that true? That’s amazing!”
“Well, we’re so close, Miley and I. I would’ve thought we would’ve been at least third cousins, 10 times removed,” she teased.
Different buddies left their nicely needs and assist beneath the star’s Instagram submit, together with Brody Jenner’s mother, Linda Thompson.
“I am so saddened to read this… But I hope you find some comfort, darling Dolly, in knowing that you brought him many years of love and joy! You are such a gift to the world and I believe that Carl was a gift to you. Sending you Lots of love and deepest condolences.”
Carl largely stayed out of the highlight throughout their marriage, one thing that Parton totally understood. In Might, she revealed the important thing to their profitable marriage.
“It is important to have someone there in your corner and you know they’ll love you for just who you are,” she mentioned whereas on E! Information on the time. “There’s a great comfort in knowing that someone loves you exactly for who you are—because he fell in love with me before I became a star.”
“To him, I’m his star,” Parton defined, including that their dynamic has “worked for us because we both do different things and it’s exciting when we are together.”
