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Dolly Parton Pays Emotional Tribute to Her Late Husband of 58 Years; Releases Heartfelt New Song

Dolly Parton Pays Emotional Tribute to Her Late Husband of 58 Years; Releases Heartfelt New Song

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Dolly Parton has paid a touching tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away on March 3 in Nashville at the age of 82. The country music legend, 79, posted a new song called If You Hadn’t Been There as a tribute to their long-lasting love. Reflecting on their 58-year marriage, Parton described their relationship as an abiding love that continues through memory and song. Alongside a photo of the couple from earlier years, she expressed her deep fondness for Carl and dedicated the song to him. Parton wrote on Instagram, “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.” The ballad conveys the unending support and affection Carl gave throughout their life together. In the lyrics, the Jolene singer reflects on his presence during life’s turning points, …

Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Dies at 82

Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Dies at 82

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Last Updated:March 04, 2025, 08:14 IST Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, passed away at 82 in Nashville. He will be laid to rest privately. The family requests privacy. Cause of death is undisclosed. Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82 Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, passed away on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82. According to a statement from Dolly Parton’s publicist to The Associated Press, Carl Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with only close family in attendance. “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,” Parton wrote in a statement. The family has requested privacy during this time. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Parton met Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat on the day she moved to Nashville at 18. “I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he …