Carl Dean, Husband of Dolly Parton for Nearly 60 Years, Dies at 82

Dean, a private businessman who supported Parton's illustrious career from behind the scenes, passed away on March 3 in Nashville.

Carl Dean, husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, has passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The couple, who met in 1964 and married in 1966, maintained a private relationship despite Parton's global fame.
Dean, a former asphalt business owner, rarely appeared in public with Parton, choosing to stay out of the spotlight throughout their nearly six-decade marriage.
Parton shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the love they shared and requesting privacy for the family during this time of mourning.
Dean is survived by Parton and his siblings, Sandra and Donnie, with a private family ceremony planned for his burial.