Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Carl Dean, – Details
Country music icon Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at 82 on March 3, 2025, in Nashville. The couple, married for nearly 60 years, shared a deep and enduring bond.
Parton announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for their decades together and thanking fans for their support. Known for staying out of the spotlight despite his wife’s fame, Dean will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony. The family has requested privacy as they grieve, and no cause of death has been disclosed.