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 ...

Dolly Parton shared that her husband, Carl Dean, whom she lovingly praised in interviews throughout her career, has died at the age of 82. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” the ...

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton of over 60 years, has died in Nashville, Tennessee, the singer announced on her social media on Monday. "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together.

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.

His work has previously appeared on The Wrap, Variety and Yahoo. Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean has died. The very private husband of the country music legend was 82 years old. The singer ...

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 ...

The '80s and '90s track and field star talks about his life and career in the new documentary 'I'm Carl Lewis' Justine Fisher is an editorial intern at PEOPLE. She began working at PEOPLE in 2025.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband for nearly 60 years and the man whose flirting inspired her classic hit "Jolene," has died. He was 82. Parton announced the news today in an Instagram post. "Carl ...

A while back, when she was promoting her book about her distinct style, Dolly Parton was asked if her husband Carl Dean had a favorite outfit of hers. Parton got a dreamy smile on her face as she ...