Carl Dean, Dolly Parton‘s little-seen but often talked-about husband of six decades, has died, the singer announced Monday on social media. He was 82.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton‘s little-seen but often talked-about husband of six decades, has died, the singer announced Monday on social media. He was 82.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Six Decades, Passes Away at 82**

March 3, 2025 – It is with great sadness that country music legend Dolly Parton has announced the passing of her beloved husband, Carl Dean, at the age of 82. The couple, who had been married for nearly six decades, shared an enduring love story that touched the hearts of many fans. Parton shared the heartbreaking news on social media Monday, expressing her deep sorrow and honoring the memory of the man who was by her side through thick and thin.