Dolly Parton is opening up more about what was going on with her notoriously private husband Carl Dean ahead of his death earlier this month, admitting that he “suffered a great deal” before his death as her fellow stars have paid tribute to him.

Dean died on March 3, and not long after his death was made public, Parton had already honored him and their 60 years together with a song, and also addressed their love story in her first public appearance after the fact a few weeks later, as she celebrated the 40th anniversary of her Dollywood theme park.

Now, he was also remembered by others in the music business after they paid tribute to him at the Opry 100: A Live Celebration show.

Now, as she continues to mourn her husband, but also starts trying to live life without him by her side, Parton is also opening up more about the final days and weeks before her husband passed.

In an interview with Knox News, Parton shared her husband ”suffered a great deal” before he died