Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, passed away at 82 in Nashville. Parton expressed their profound love and requested privacy for the family. They met as teenagers, married in 1966, and kept much of their relationship private. Dean, a businessman, inspired Parton's famous song "Jolene," about a bank teller who was infatuated with him. Parton fondly recalled how Dean's genuine interest caught her off guard. Dean is survived by Parton and his siblings, as the family prepares for a private ceremony.
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.
I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me). He seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was.
She got this terrible crush on my husband. And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention.
Parton and Dean kept strict privacy around their relationship for decades.
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