Kellie Pickler has broken her silence over her husband’s death.
Kyle Jacobs, a singer, performer, and musician, committed himself on February 17. He was 49.
Pickler, 37, sent a letter to PEOPLE on Thursday, thanking fans for their ongoing support during this difficult time.
“One of the most beautiful lessons my husband taught me was that in a crisis, if you don’t know what to do, ‘do nothing, just be still,’” she remarked. “I’ve decided to take his advice.”
“Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters for the countless letters, calls, and messages,” the country singer and radio presenter said. “It has truly touched my soul and is assisting me in getting through the darkest period of my life.” As many of you have informed me, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
Pickler also revealed her preparations for Jacobs’ memorial ceremony. “I am planning an intimate memorial for my husband, which will take place later this autumn, because that is what Kyle would have wanted,” she continued.
Pickler signed the message, “Love & Blessings, Kellie.”
An autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in May verified Jacobs’ cause of death.
The toxicology findings confirmed that Jacobs had no narcotics in his system at the time of his death. He did, however, have a history of “pseudoseizures, gastrointestinal bleeding, elevated liver enzymes, and chronic alcohol use.”
According to epilepsy.com, pseudoseizures or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are “attacks that may look like epileptic seizures but are not epileptic and are instead caused by psychological factors.”
The Nashville Police Department previously confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that the Department of Emergency Communications was called to a residence on Feb. 17, but when they arrived, Jacobs was dead.
The country singer and SiriusXM’s The Highway presenter said she awoke shortly before but couldn’t locate Jacobs. According to the statement, Pickler and her personal assistant phoned the police when they were unable to unlock the door to a room in the residence.
Pickler and Jacobs married in a surprise wedding on January 1, 2011. They did not have any children together.
The pair, who had been dating since 2008, became engaged on June 15, 2010, when Jacobs proposed on a Florida beach.
“It was the most spiritual moment of my life.” Pickler, who rose to fame on American Idol, said of the suggestion. “We would have married that night if a preacher had passed by!”
Pickler tweeted, “Private Island. Caribbean. Cigar in one hand, Rum in the other. Someone just addressed me as “Mrs. Jacobs.”…sounds nice:)”
Pickler revealed to PEOPLE in 2015 that she worked with Jacobs.
Though she and Jacobs began creating music together the day they met, her then-new record, “Feeling Tonight,” was the first time the pair worked in the studio as a team.
“It’s true, I’m having an affair with my producer!” Pickler laughed before praising Jacobs’ ability.
“He is so good at what he does,” she stated. “The music he’s produced for Lee Brice is all over the radio!” I’m thrilled to be back in the studio, working on a new album with Kyle. He’s been watching me play for years, so it was fantastic to have a front-row seat as an artist and witness him in his environment.”
“Feeling Tonight” was co-written by Sarah Buxton, Josh Osborne, and Jimmy Robbins, and co-produced by Jacobs and Matt McClure.
“This is such a wonderful tune. I’m hoping it becomes this year’s summer anthem. It portrays that summer love, that first love, that first kiss, that first spark of passion when you realise something wonderful is occurring. When I sing this song, I think of Kyle and the love we have. We’ve been married for four years and together for almost seven, yet we still act like newlyweds.”
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