Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Thomas Dean, dies at 82: What was the cause of death?
Dolly Parton announced that her husband of nearly sixty years has passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.
The husband of country singer and actress Dolly Parton, Carl Dean, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday she shared via a post on Instagram. He is survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie the announcement added.
The couple had been married for nearly sixty years, tying the knot in 1966, two years after they met. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” Parton said. “Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.”
Carl Thomas Dean dead at 82
The Instagram post did not mention a cause of death. Besides the message from Parton and the news of his death, it merely informed that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony according to the statement with only immediate family attending.
Some sad news…
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of 58 years, has died.
He was 82.
“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." pic.twitter.com/8D4kpXswbK
“The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time,” the social media post advised.
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