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Dolly Parton’s Longtime Husband Carl Thomas Dean Dead at 82: ‘Thank You for Your Prayers’


Dolly Parton's husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean, has died. The singer announced her longtime spouse's death in an Instagram post. He was 82 years old.

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, in an Instagram post on Monday, March 3. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Look Glamorous in Their Outfits on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet

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