United Kingdom, March 5 -- Dolly Parton is grateful for "prayers" following the death of her husband.

The 79-year-old country music legend had been married to Carl Dean since 1966 when she announced on Monday (03.03.25) that he had passed away at the age of 82, and now her sister Stella Parton, 75, has taken to social media to thank fans for their support.

She wrote on X: "On behalf of my sister Dolly, our family and Carl's family we appreciate your prayers at this time."

Carl's death was revealed with a social media post from the 'Jolene' hitmaker's team.

The message, posted to Instagram, read: "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 wit...