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Dolly Parton's husband of 60 years Carl Dean dies aged 82 as singer shares heartbreaking tribute

Dolly Parton has announced the heartbreaking news that her husband Carl Dean has died at the age of 82, after nearly 60 years of marriage

Married since 1966, Carl was known for his low-key lifestyle, never once stepping foot on a red carpet, steering clear of glitzy showbiz parties, and opting out of joining Dolly on tour. Reflecting on their 60-year marriage, The Mirror's Associate Editor (Showbiz) Tom Bryant, who has interviewed Dolly multiple times, shares his vivid memories in a heartfelt first-person piece. He wrote: "It's fair to say they were totally different: her a global superstar, him quietly running a road-surfacing business until his retirement", a touching contrast of the couple who crossed paths when Dolly was just 18.

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