Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, passed away at age 82 in Nashville. A private ceremony will be held for immediate family. Dean, a businessman, inspired Parton’s iconic song “Jolene,” written about a bank teller’s flirtation with him. Their private relationship, long a subject of speculation, was a testament to their enduring love, with Dean even influencing Parton’s recent “Rockstar” album.
John Q. Hosedrinker