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Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 6 decades dies

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years, has died, she said.

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82

Singer, who met Dean when she was 18, says ‘words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years’. Carl Dean, devoted husband of Dolly Parton and also the inspiration behind Parton’s ...

The Guardian - 13h

Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dies at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, has died. He was 82.

Los Angeles Times - 13h

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82

The "9-5" singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer.

BBC News - 13h

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dies at 82

Mr. Dean, who inspired songs including “Jolene” and “From Here to the Moon and Back,” was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.

The New York Times - 2h

How Dolly Parton's husband and another woman inspired 'Jolene'

One of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits was inspired, in part, by her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean.

NBC News - 1h

Dolly Parton announces death of her husband, Carl Dean

Country music star Dolly Parton announced on Instagram that her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died at age 82. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at their love story.

NBC News - 1h

Dolly Parton says 'words can't do justice to the love' after husband dies

Dolly Parton announced in a heartbreaking note on social media that Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years, has died.

ABC News - 13h

Dolly Parton says Carl Dean, her husband of 60 years, has died

Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.

CBS News - 12h

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82. Here's a look back at their love story

Dolly Parton announced on social media that her husband, Carl Dean, died Monday at age 82. While Parton kept most of her relationship with Dean private, here's what to know about their love story ...

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