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Dolly Parton Mourns Loss of Husband Carl Dean
28 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, passed away on March 3, 2025, at age 80.
- They met within two days of Dolly's high school graduation and married in 1966.
- Dean remained out of the spotlight, supporting Parton throughout their 60+ year marriage.
Country music icon Dolly Parton is grieving the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, who died on March 3, 2025, at the age of 80. Dean had remained largely out of the public eye throughout their decades-long marriage.
The couple first met within two days of Parton's high school graduation, and their enduring romance led to their marriage in May 1966. Parton often shared lighthearted anecdotes about their relationship, highlighting Dean's supportive nature despite his preference for privacy.
Parton announced Dean's death via Instagram, expressing the depth of their shared love over more than 60 years. She later honored him with a song titled "If You Hadn't Been There." Parton herself passed away on August 25, 2026, over a year after her husband.
