Carl Dean, who was married to country music star Dolly Parton for nearly 60 years while maintaining a notably private life, died on March 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82 years old. Parton announced her husband’s passing in a statement shared on social media: “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words … Continue reading Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband and ‘Jolene’ Muse, Dies at 82