Carl Dean was devoted to Dolly Parton and inspired her hit "Jolene," even as he avoided the spotlight. He died in Nashville ...

Though he stayed out of spotlight, Carl Dean — who died this week — was a constant presence in the life and work of his ...

Carl was the love of Dolly’s life before he died in 2025. Learn more about the couple’s private relationship and whether or ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit ''Jolene ...

Here's how Dolly Parton's relationship with Carl Dean in their early years of marriage played a role in the creation of one ...

Dolly Parton ‘s husband, Carl Dean, has died, the singer announced late on Monday. No cause of death was given. A statement ...

Few journalists ever got to meet Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, who died Monday at age 82. He was renowned for his ...

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

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died at age 82. Here's a look back at their love story 02:03. Carl Dean, the husband of ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton ’s husband and love of more than 60 years, has died. Parton made the announcement with a statement on ...