Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 6 decades, Carl Dean, dies

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years, has died, she said.

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years, has died, she said. He was 82. 

The music icon, 79, on Monday posted a statement confirming Dean’s death on Instagram.

“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie," the statement said.

“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”

The star asked for privacy for the family as they grieve Dean’s death.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/dolly-parton-husband-carl-dean-dies-rcna194629

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