Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton expressed profound sorrow over his death, highlighting their deep love in a public statement. Dean inspired Parton's famous song 'Jolene', which was influenced by a flirtatious bank teller. The couple, who preferred to maintain their privacy, married in 1966 and shared a close-knit life together, with Dean's family also expressing their grief following his passing.
Parton met Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat the day she moved to Nashville at 18. I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me), Parton described the meeting.
According to a statement provided to the Associated Press by Parton's publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.
Parton referred to his mother as Mama Dean. Dean is survived by Parton and his two siblings, Sandra and Donnie.
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