India, March 4 -- Dolly Parton announced on Monday that her husband, Carl Dean, has passed away. "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," a spokesperson wrote on social media.

The Country music icon added, '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." Although the "Jolene" hitmaker's romance with her husband remained ultra-private, Parton admitted in the past that their enduring marriage that ...