has received love and support from celebrity friends and fans in the wake of .
The music icon released a statement on her account announcing the sad news and the comments were flooded with support for the legendary Jolene star.
Chart topping singer Gloria Estefan wrote: “Sending love and prayers of strength & resignation to accompany you and everyone who loves Carl, Dolly, our sincerest condolences.”
David Furnish commented: “@dollyparton Sending love and condolences on your loss.” Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus, whose daughter Miley is Dolly’s goddaughter, chimed in: “Sending you all of my love @dollyparton!,” followed by a broken heart emoji.
DJ and producer Diplo shared three heart emojis and commented on the couple’s long realtionship. “That’s beautiful for you to have such a long time with your husband. I hope he rests easy.”
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Dolly Parton has been flooded with support following the death of her husband Carl Dean (Image: Getty)
singer and actress Linda Thompson wrote: “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.”
Meanwhile actress Debi Mazar, who is soon to be seen in the TV adaptation of Marian Keyes book, The Walsh sisters, shared: “Our condolences to you and yours Dolly.May Carl fly with the angels.”
UK celebrities including John Barrowman and also commented with both sharing heart emojiss. While Paloma Faith, who has admitted she is inspired by Dolly simply wrote: “sending love.”
Dolly issued a heart-rending announcement on Monday morning, confirming Carl’s death after nearly six decades as husband and wife. He passed away in Nashville, the city they called home throughout their marriage.
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Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean has died at the age of 82 after almost six decades married (Image: Dolly Parton)
The official statement read: “Carl Dean, husband of , passed away on 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.”
Dolly expressed her deep love and the special bond they shared, stating, “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. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.”