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Dolly Parton married businessman Carl Thomas Dean in 1966. In March 2025, she announced her late husband's death. Learn more ...

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband for nearly 60 years and the man whose flirting inspired the classic hit 'Jolene,' has died. He was 82.

Carl Thomas Dean has died at the age of 82. He married Dolly Parton in 1966 but stayed out of the spotlight and was rarely seen in public.

Dolly Parton is saying goodbye to her fiercest supporter. The legendary country singer’s husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, died March 3 in Nashville, she announced on social media. He was 82.

Despite keeping their relationship out of the limelight, the couple had been together for 60 years before his death.

“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 ...

Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.” — Dolly ...

Carl Thomas Dean, husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, has died. He was 82.

Australia Season 12 aired its latest episode on March 2, 2025. The 21st episode of the reality show featured couples, including Veronica and Eliot.

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