When we talk about country music, we have to talk about Dolly Parton. The iconic American singer announced on Monday the death of her husband of six decades, Carl Thomas Dean, an asphalt paver, whom she married in May 1966, as reported by Efe
'Carl and I had many wonderful years together. There are no words to describe the love we shared for over 60 years', stated the 79-year-old singer, songwriter, actress, and producer in a social media post.
Dean, who was 82 years old, is also survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie, according to the message, where privacy for the family is requested, and it is also mentioned that her husband will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.
The couple met outside a laundromat in Nashville, Tennessee, and after their marriage, he stayed away from the increasingly public life of his famous wife. He was not seen accompanying her to the various events Parton attended or in photos.
With songs like 'Jolene', 'Here You Came Again', or 'Islands in The Stream', Parton is one of the most prominent figures in country music and has won countless awards and accolades. According to the singer, her song 'From Here to the Moon and Back' was written with her husband in mind.