Country Icon Dolly Parton's Husband Carl Dean Dies at 82, Ending 60-Year Love Story
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Carl Dean, who maintained a private life while married to superstar Dolly Parton for nearly 60 years, has passed away in Nashville at age 82. Their enduring romance began outside a laundromat and flourished despite their contrasting lifestyles, with Dean inspiring beloved hits like 'Jolene'.