Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s loving husband for almost 60 years, who shunned the limelight and inspired her classic song “Jolene,” passed away on Monday at the age of 82. According to a statement from Parton’s publicist to The Associated Press, Dean passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be buried in a private ceremony attended by immediate family.
Dolly Parton’s official Instagram account was seen by a post that says “Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, passed away on March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by immediate family. He is survived by his siblings, Sandra and Donnie.”
Carl Dean’s family has requested privacy and respect during this difficult time. No details regarding the cause of death have been shared.
Dolly Parton’s official Instagram account also posted a heartfelt message that “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t truly express the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy. The family requests privacy during this difficult time,” the post continued on behalf of Parton.
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Carl Dean and Dolly Parton.
Carl Dean was a businessman who owned an asphalt-paving company in Nashville. His parents, Virginia “Ginny” Bates Dean and Edgar “Ed” Henry Dean, had three children. Parton often called his mother “Mama Dean.”
Dolly Parton met Carl Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat on the day she moved to Nashville at the age of 18. They tied the knot two years later, on Memorial Day — May 30, 1966 — during a quaint ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia.
Carl dean and wife Dolly Parton do not have any children of her own, she is well-known for her charitable efforts aimed at kids through her initiative, Imagination Library. The singer donates millions of free books to children in need via mail until they start school. In 2017, Parton also launched an album for children called I Believe in You.
Dolly Parton once shared her thoughts on why she and her late husband, Carl Dean, choose not to have children. In a November 2020 episode of Oprah Winfrey’s Apple TV show, The Oprah Conversation, Dolly Parton shared her thought that, “Since I didn’t have any kids and my husband was quite independent, I enjoyed a lot of freedom. I believe that a significant part of my success comes from having the liberty to focus on my work.”
She has also explained that “I chose not to have children because I felt that God intended for me to care for everyone else’s kids. This way, I could engage in initiatives like the Imagination Library. If I had been tied down with my own family, I wouldn’t have had the freedom to accomplish all that I have. The sacrifices I’ve made have been significant, but I truly believe I’m following the path I was meant to take.”
Carl Dean’s net worth.
When Carl Dean passed, his net worth was estimated to be about $20 million. However, this pales in comparison to his superstar wife, who is said to have a fortune of around $650 million. Parton playfully responded to rumors about their personal life by telling The Associated Press that many people questioned whether Dean was real because of their discreet relationship.
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Dolly Parton full name- Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, best known for her contributions to country music. After finding success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton released her debut album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career that has spanned 60 years and includes 49 studio albums, with 2023’s Rockstar becoming her highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, reaching number three.