Dolly Parton’s husband dead at 82: Carl Dean passes away as country icon gives heartbreaking statement
Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Thomas Dean has died at the age of 82.
The country icon, 79, announced the death of her husband on Monday, after nearly 60 years of marriage.
In an Instagram statement the legendary singer revealed that Carl passed away in Nashville on Monday, March 3rd.
In her heartbreaking tribute, Dolly reflected on the ‘many wonderful years’ the pair spent together.
‘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,’ Dolly wrote.
Dean is survived by his siblings, Sandra and Donnie. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by immediate family.
Dolly Parton ‘s husband Carl Dean has died at the age of 82; the pair seen together
The country icon announced the death of her husband on Monday, after nearly 60 years of marriage
The full statement read: ‘Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away on March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.’
‘The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.’
The couple have been married since 1966.
In 2024, Dolly gave a rare glimpse into her marriage as she revealed the reason why her husband refused to attend events with her.
Speaking on an episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde Podcast, the star revealed that while her husband ‘loves’ music, he’s ‘not the least bit interested in being in it.’
Recalling a pivotal moment early in their marriage, Dolly revealed she once convinced Carl to attend an awards show in 1967 when she won BMI Song of the Year.
Despite the big win, ‘homebody’ Carl told her: ‘I wish you the best, but don’t ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because I ain’t going.’
And, she added, he never did.
But throughout their decades together, the couple, who renewed their vows in 2016 at their Nashville home, have relied on their shared sense of humor to avoid conflict.
Speaking fondly of her ‘hilarious’ husband, the ‘Jolene’ singer revealed ‘He’s quiet and I’m loud, and we’re funny…we have a lot of fun.’
In a heartbreaking tribute, Dolly reflected on the ‘many wonderful years together’ the pair spent together
