Dolly Parton mourns husband Carl Dean, 82, shares heartfelt tribute

Dolly Parton has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at the age of 82. In heartfelt messages shared on social media, Parton reflected on their nearly 60-year marriage, saying, 'Words can’t do justice to the love we shared.' She dedicated her new song, 'If You Hadn’t Been There,' to him, capturing the essence of their life together. Parton thanked family, friends, and fans for their condolences, sharing that Dean is now in 'God’s arms.' Their relationship was characterized by a mutual respect for privacy, with Dean largely staying out of the public eye during Parton's illustrious career. The couple met in Nashville when Parton was just 18, and they married in 1966, choosing to live a life together that was rich in love but low in public scrutiny.