Everything Dolly Parton Said About Her Late Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean Courtesy of Dolly Parton/Instagram Dolly Parton was one of the most beloved stars on the planet. As a singer, actress and philanthropist, she loomed larger than life; as a wife, she kept a veil of privacy over her marriage to late husband Carl Dean, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.  Parton and Dean tied the knot in 1966, just as her music career was getting off the ground. While she soared to fame, making her mark in both Nashville and Hollywood, Dean managed to stay out of the public eye. Their union stood the test of time, perhaps because she was famous and...

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