Dolly Parton found the love of her life back in the ’60s when she first met her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, an accomplished businessman. The two met in Nashville and married in 1966.

The cause of Carl’s death remains unclear. In the statement that was posted to Dolly’s Instagram, no details surrounding Carl’s passing were disclosed, and his family requested privacy from ...

Carl is a veteran journalist with the New York Post, covering government and politics. Before coming to the Post in 1998, he worked at The Staten Island Advance and the Paterson News and Herald ...

Dolly Parton has shared a new song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” a tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, who died earlier this week at the age of 82. Parton revealed and released the ...

Dolly Parton is speaking out following the death of her husband, Carl Dean. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans. Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve ...

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) arrives at Naval Base Guam for a scheduled port visit, March 24, 2025. US Navy Photo The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group departed Guam on Friday and is now headed toward ...

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Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband Carl Dean, 82, on March 3 Dolly Parton’s sister is speaking out after the loss of Carl Dean, the country star’s husband of nearly 60 years.

By Maya Salam Over their nearly 60-year marriage, Carl Dean inspired his wife, the country music superstar Dolly Parton, to write several songs. There was “Just Because I’m a Woman” in 1968 ...

In a statement posted Thursday on Instagram, the country music legend thanked fans for their support in the days since husband Carl Thomas Dean died at age 82. "This is a love note to family ...

Dean, who was married to Parton for nearly 60 years, died March 3 at age 82. Dolly Parton is opening up following husband Carl Dean's death earlier this week. In an Instagram post Thursday, the ...

Dolly Parton says she is grateful for those who have reached out since her husband Carl Dean died earlier this week. Dean, who was married to Parton for nearly 60 years, died on Monday in Nashville.