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Does Dolly Parton Have Children With Late Husband Carl Dean?

Carl was the love of Dolly’s life before he died in 2025. Learn more about the couple’s private relationship and whether or not they shared kids together.

Per the outlet, the country music super star recalled feeling “surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me). During a previous interview with Billboard, Dolly explained why she didn’t regret having her own children with Carl. During a 2008 interview with NPR, Dolly revealed that she was inspired to write the song about a bank teller who seemed to have a crush on Carl.

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