Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dead at age 82

Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died.

He was 82.

Parton, 79, shared the news via an Instagram statement Monday.


Dolly Parton in 2022
Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, died at age 82. AP

“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82,” the statement read.

“He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.”

The statement included a quote from his widow, who shared, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”

The country star and her family have “asked for privacy during this difficult time.”

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