Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton of over 60 years, has died in Nashville, Tennessee, the singer announced on her social media on Monday.

"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 said in a statement. Dean was 82 years old.

According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton's publicist, Dean died on Monday and he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.