Dolly Parton and Carl Dean met in Nashville in 1964, falling in love quickly. They married in a private ceremony in Georgia in 1966, against the wishes of her record label. Their relationship thrived largely away from public scrutiny, with Dean opting for a quieter life. Parton faced speculation about Dean's existence due to his absence from the spotlight. Following nearly six decades of marriage, Dean passed away on March 3 at the age of 82, marking the end of a significant chapter in Parton's life.
"I wouldn't even take him in the house. Then my aunt got a day off... and that was my first chance to go anywhere with Carl."
"It was just my mother and Carl and me... We found a little Baptist church in town, and went up to Pastor Don Duvall and said, 'Would you marry us?'"
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