Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's best quotes about their decadeslong love story
Summary
Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean were married for nearly 60 years before Dean died in March 2025, followed by Parton's death in August 2026. They met in Nashville when Parton was 18, and Dean remained a private supporter of her musical career throughout their marriage.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton and Carl Dean married in 1966 and did not have children.
- Carl Dean died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 in August 2026, about 17 months after Dean.
- They met outside a laundromat in Nashville when Parton moved there at age 18.
- Dean stayed out of the public eye, supporting Parton privately.
- Dean once said his first thought upon meeting Parton was that he would marry her.
- Dean disliked attending public events related to her career and only went once after much convincing.
- Parton's song "Jolene" was inspired by a woman who showed interest in Dean.
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