Businessman Carl Dean, who was married to country music icon Dolly Parton for a long time, has died.
Reports state that yesterday, March 3, Dean, 82, died in his birthplace of Nashville, Tennessee. In an emotional statement, 79-year-old Parton described how “words can’t do justice to the love” the couple shared.
The couple, who have been married for over 60 years, first exchanged vows in May 1966 and then reaffirmed them nine years ago.
Following news of Dean’s passing being made public, Parton released the following statement: “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
Their relatives have also requested “privacy during this difficult time.” It has been reported that Dean’s immediate relatives will attend a private service for his funeral.
Despite never having children, Dean and Parton were renowned for their unwavering devotion to one another. The two lovers remained together for more than 60 years in spite of the demands of the music business and the unavoidable stress that comes with having Dolly’s level of fame.
Dean stated early on that he had no issue with his wife pursuing a career in music, but that he didn’t want any of the limelight himself, Parton revealed during an appearance on the Dumb Blonde podcast last year.
Parton revealed on the podcast, “He said, ‘Look, now I want you to do everything you want to do, and I wish you the best, but don’t ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because I ain’t going,’ and he never did.”
She added: “He loves music, but he’s not the least bit interested in being in it. And he told me that right up front.”
According to legend, Dean and Parton first fell in love in 1964 outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean was 21 and Parton was 18. She revealed to The New York Times in 1976 that when Dean saw Parton outdoors and “hollered” at her, sparks flew as he passed by in his pickup truck.
While running a road-paving company, Parton’s husband provided her with backstage support during her ascent to fame.
Carl Dean, may you rest in peace.
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