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Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Passes Away at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of love and privacy.

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Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's Husband of 62 Years, Passes Away | | by Cristina Laila

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Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean, who inspired "Jolene," dies at 82

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Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82

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Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean dies at 82

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Dolly Parton Shares Devastating News Of Her Husband’s Death

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Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomas Dean dead at age 82

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Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dies at 82

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dead at 82

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

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

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Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82: 'Words can't do justice'

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82

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Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, Carl Dean, at the age of 82. They were married for almost 60 years, famously maintaining a low profile. Parton praised their life together, emphasizing the depth of their love. Dean passed away in Nashville, and a private ceremony is planned. His influence on Parton's music, including hits like 'Jolene', is noted. The family requests privacy during this difficult time.

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: Dolly Parton and Carl Dean met outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat on the first day Parton moved to Nashville in 1964.
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: Carl Dean was a businessperson who owned an asphalt-paving company in Nashville.
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: Carl Dean will be remembered for his enduring love and private life with Dolly Parton. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.
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: While there is no direct mention of Carl Dean's influence on specific songs like 'Jolene', his support and presence in Parton's life likely contributed to her overall creative journey.
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