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Dolly Parton Pays Tribute to Husband in 1st Public Appearance Since He Died

Dolly Parton paid tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, in her first public appearance since his death at age 82 on March 3

Parton spoke to Dollywood annual pass-holders at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, venue to announce upgrades for the park’s spring and summer season, according to WSPA News. Courtesy of Dolly Parton/Instagram Parton spoke out once again via social media on March 6 to thank her friends and fans from around the world for paying their respects following “the loss of [her] beloved husband Carl.” Many of Parton’s famous friends and fans have publicly memorialized Dean, including country music superstars Jessie James Decker and Lainey Wilson.

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