Dolly Parton told fans on Monday that her husband, Carl Dean, has died at 82. The pair had shared almost 60 years together. They built one of the most private marriages anyone has seen among famous people. Carl chose to live away from cameras throughout their time together.
Carl Dean always wanted a quiet life despite his wife becoming world famous. He stayed away from public events and never wanted attention from reporters or photographers. Dolly often talked about how much Carl liked his privacy at home. He gave her steady support behind the scenes during her entire music career.
They first met outside a Nashville laundromat in 1964. They married just two years after that first meeting. Their bond lasted through decades of fame, pressure from the music business, and rumors about their personal lives. Dolly has said their marriage lasted because they understood each other and respected their different personalities.
His death marks the final chapter of a love story that stretched across nearly six decades. Dolly has not shared any plans for funeral services or how she might honor his memory. Many fans and fellow singers have started sending messages of love and comfort to the country star. As Dolly grieves for her husband, she will find strength in the deep bond they created together through the years.
Carl Dean always wanted a quiet life despite his wife becoming world famous. He stayed away from public events and never wanted attention from reporters or photographers. Dolly often talked about how much Carl liked his privacy at home. He gave her steady support behind the scenes during her entire music career.
They first met outside a Nashville laundromat in 1964. They married just two years after that first meeting. Their bond lasted through decades of fame, pressure from the music business, and rumors about their personal lives. Dolly has said their marriage lasted because they understood each other and respected their different personalities.
His death marks the final chapter of a love story that stretched across nearly six decades. Dolly has not shared any plans for funeral services or how she might honor his memory. Many fans and fellow singers have started sending messages of love and comfort to the country star. As Dolly grieves for her husband, she will find strength in the deep bond they created together through the years.
