At the age of 82

Dolly Parton In Mourning: Her Husband Has Died

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82. Despite his absence from the limelight, he was a central part of Parton's life and career. Now the singer is mourning the loss of her great love.

Dolly Parton mourns the death of her husband
She commemorates him on social media
The extraordinary love story

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, has passed away, the singer announced on social media on Monday. He was 82 years old. Parton expressed her grief in an Instagram post: "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."

An official statement reveals that Dean will be buried in a private ceremony with his immediate family. His siblings Sandra and Donnie survive him. The family asks for privacy during this difficult time.

Carl Dean's private life

Carl Dean has been an intriguing mystery for fans since the beginning of Dolly Parton's career. He never attended events with the famous singer and was rarely seen in photos. Parton explained that their agreement to keep him out of the spotlight helped their relationship stay strong. In an interview with 'E!', Parton said: "There's a great comfort in knowing that someone loves you exactly for who you are—because he fell in love with me before I became a star."

The extraordinary love story of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean married on May 30, 1966 in Ringgold, Georgia, two years after they met. Their first meeting took place in a laundromat in Nashville. Parton later stated that she was surprised and delighted that Dean looked at her face during their conversation, which was a rare experience for her.

Dolly Parton often honored Dean as the man who positively influenced her life. Now she has to say goodbye to him forever.