Two months after the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, country music legend Dolly Parton is opening up about his final days. The "Jolene" singer revealed that Dean was "ill for quite a while," and even though she is still heartbroken,

Dolly Parton is speaking candidly about the private health battle Carl Dean faced, which she initially chose to keep out of the spotlight.

Dolly Parton is holding onto the hope of reuniting with her late husband, Carl Dean, in the afterlife.Following his death earlier this year at the age of 82, the 79-year-old music legend has found solace in her faith.