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Before his death in 2025, Carl Dean spent nearly six decades married to Dolly Parton. Here's how they met and what we know ...

Dolly Parton died at the age of 80, just over a year after her husband of 59 years, Carl Dean, died in March 2025.

She dazzled on stages and sets but at home, she was just Dolly Dean. And her great love story with Carl Dean all started at ...

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's private love story began at a Nashville laundromat in 1964 and endured nearly 60 years away from ...

Dolly Parton’s career has kept her in the public eye for decades, but her husband Carl Dean chose a different path. He stayed away from interviews, cameras, and public events while supporting Dolly ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carl Dean Nuffer, 69, on July 23, 2026. Carl was diagnosed nearly two years ago with glioblastoma, an aggressive and terminal brain cancer. Carl ...

Rev. Carl Dean Howard—pastor, diplomat and journalist—went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 1, 2026 . He was 89 years old. After 32 years of diplomatic service, he retired from the State ...

They were 'perfect partners'.

Dolly Parton has resurfaced five days after canceling her appearance at a Dollywood event, amid her ongoing health issues that worsened after the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in 2025. The ...

Dolly Parton is updating fans on her health. The country music icon recently told People that she’s been going through “hard times with my health” as of late. “I am dealing with some health issues ...