Dolly Parton mourns husband Carl Dean's death at 82
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton for nearly 60 years, passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean inspired Parton's hit song 'Jolene' and was known for his private life. Parton expressed her deep love for Dean and requested privacy during this time.
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly six decades, dies at 82. Dean's passing was revealed in a post on Parton's social media with a statement provided by Dolly herself, writing, 'Carl and I..
After years of him staying out of the spotlight, Dolly Parton has announced the death of her reclusive husband Carl Thomas Dean, who has passed away at the age of 82.