At 82, Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene’ has died
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He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.
This story appeared on pbs.org, 2025-03-04 17:11:42.