Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Thomas Dean has died. He was 82.
Dean has been married to the country legend since 1966 but has remained relatively out of the spotlight despite Parton’s global fame.
The singer shared the news of Dean’s death via a statement on Instagram, saying “words can’t do justice” to the “love [they] shared for over 60 years”.
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“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82,” the statement read.
“He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.
“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” Parton said in the statement.
The statement concluded sharing that, “the family has asked for privacy during this difficult time”.
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