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Dolly Parton reveals painful truth about husband's reclusive life


The 79-year-old national treasure suffered the loss of Carl Thomas Dean, at age 82, on March 3 after 58 years of marriage

Last Friday, Dolly made her first public appearance since the retired asphalt road-paver's passing during the 40th season celebration of Dollywood, the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN she bought with Herschend Family Entertainment back in 1986. Last Friday, Dolly made her first public appearance since the retired asphalt road-paver's passing during the 40th season celebration of Dollywood, the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN she bought with Herschend Family Entertainment back in 1986 The legendary country crooner revealed Carl used to frequently visit Dollywood without her, indulging in funnel cake and avoiding the roller coasters, while enjoying the sights and attractions (2023 stock shot)

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