The country music icon, 79, has made rare comments about her husband over the years, and they were even once hit by claims they were in an 'open' relationship.
Dolly Parton has been left heartbroken following the death of her husband Carl Dean at the age of 82. The couple, who were married for 60 years, kept their relationship private despite Dolly's global fame. Carl was known for being reclusive and rarely attended public events with her. Dolly addressed rumors of an "open" marriage, clarifying that while they flirted with others, their relationship was not sexually open. She described their marriage as happy and stable, crediting their shared sense of humor for maintaining their long-term connection. Dolly also revealed that Carl inspired her 1973 hit song "Jolene" after a woman developed a crush on him. The couple met at a laundromat in 1964, and Carl remained a supportive figure behind the scenes of her career. Dolly paid tribute to Carl, calling their time together "many wonderful years."
