Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, Carl Dean, at the age of 82. The couple was married for nearly six decades and Parton expressed her deep sorrow, stating that words could not encapsulate their love. Dean will be buried in a private ceremony with family. The couple kept their relationship mostly private, with Parton often joking that Dean might not exist to the public. Parton and Dean first met when she moved to Nashville at age 18, and their love story has been an emblem of lasting companionship.
Carl Dean’s passing marks the end of a 60-year love story, emphasizing cherished moments together and the couple’s desire for privacy in their loss.
Parton reflected on their fateful first meeting outside a laundromat in Nashville, recalling Dean's genuine interest and how he looked directly at her, an uncommon gesture.
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