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Life Behind the Fame

Dolly Parton Gets Candid About How She Has Been Coping Since The Death Of Her Husband

by Peace A

Published May 5, 2025

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Dolly Parton has been overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions ever since the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at the age of 82 at their home in Nashville, Tennessee. Married for almost six decades, the couple’s love story was quite strong, thus making Dean’s death heartbreaking for Parton.

In a new interview, the 79-year-old, who is now trying to adjust to life without her longtime partner, opened up about the emotional journey, revealing the sorrow and gratitude that defined her life at this difficult time.

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Dolly Parton explains the difficulty of dealing with the death of her husband, Carl Dean

 

 
 
 
 
 
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While appearing on the Friday episode of Today, Parton disclosed that dealing with the loss of her husband has not been easy. The “Jolene” crooner admitted that talking about Dean brings tears to her eyes, as he was a highly devoted and supportive partner throughout his life. She also noted the difficulty of living without her partner, with whom she had created a series of shared habits and routines during their six-decade romance.

However, the Grammy winner explained that despite the weight of her grief, she finds solace in her work, which has been a source of strength and a huge distraction for her as she continues to deal with the tragedy.

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Dolly Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean/Instagram

Dolly Parton expresses gratitude to her fans for their support

Parton shared her heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming love and support she has received following her husband’s passing. She expressed deep gratitude for the countless cards, letters, and flowers sent to her from fans all over the world, acknowledging how touched she was by their kindness. In her usual warm manner, the 79-year-old humorously noted that she was unaware of her husband’s popularity until she was saturated with good wishes from every corner of the world.

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Dolly Parton marries Carl Thomas Dean in 1966/Instagram

The singer previously took the time to address her fans directly, thanking them for their heartfelt messages and gestures of sympathy. She explained that even though she couldn’t respond to each person individually, their support meant a lot to her and provided her with much-needed comfort.

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