Dolly Parton
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDolly Partonhusband, Carl DeanHe was last spotted in a rare public trip five years before his death.
Parton announced on Monday 3 March that Dean had died at the age of 82S
“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” writes 79 -year -old Parton through Instagram A statement. “Words cannot make justice of love that we have shared for more than 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy. “
The couple tied the knot in 1966 when Parton’s music career took off. While the singer Jolen became super known, branching herself in acting and philanthropy, her intense private husband preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
After Parton gave his statement on Monday, People Posted pictures This reports that Dean visits a post office near their home, Tennessee, at home in December 2019. The outcome reports that Dean was first filmed in public after 40 years. In the photos, Dean was then 77 years old and dressed in jeans, a plaid shirt and a tan coat. According to PeopleDean had come out with an assistant that day.
“We are the perfect partners,” Parton Speaking US Weekly In January 2022, “We both have a great sense of humor. … We are able to solve every problem and every situation, joking about it and not letting it become too heavy, but we respect ourselves and we like each other. Lucky, let’s just say it. “
Parton and Dean on their younger days.
With the kind assistance of Dolly Parton/InstagramShe added: “You know, most people can keep a marriage (go strong) if you make a little effort. Some people just descend both lazy and things that are not important, such as leaving the toilet seat up. And if this is the worst you are worried about, you are already in difficulty. “
On the day after graduating from high school in 1964, Parton moved to Nashville from his hometown of Sevirville to continue singing. Soon met Dean Outside the wishing washing machineS
When Dean looked Parton: “My first thought was that I would marry this girl,” he discovered on its 50th anniversary in 2016S “My second thought was, Lord, she’s fine.” And it was the day my life started. I would not trade the last 50 years for anything on this earth. “
As for Dolly, “I was surprised and delighted that as he spoke to me, he looked at my face (rarely something to me). He seemed truly interested in finding out who I was and what I was doing. “
Dean supported his wife’s career with a high profile, but was not interested in his famous Sam. He didn’t like the spotlights so much that he avoids attending events with his wifeS
While interviewing Parton for a profile in 1979, a Cosmopolitan reporter Finally glanced at DeanS “Tall and good looking, more like a young Gregory PeckHe has a way to move his angular body, so he seems to come to you in sections, “the article says. “He is a fan of television and nightclub comic book Steve MartinS ”
Celebrities share their condolences with Dolly Parton after the death of her husband Carl Dean. The 79 -year -old icon of the country confirmed on Monday, March 3, that Dean died at the age of 82. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” Parton wrote through an Instagram statement. “Words cannot make justice of love (…)
Parton earlier turned to Dean’s need for confidentiality in an interview with 2020 with Entertainment tonightS
“Many people have thought that (he does not exist) over the years because he does not want to be in the spotlight at all,” Parton told The Outlet. “It’s just not who he is. He is like a quiet, reserved person. “
“He said,” I did not choose this world, I chose you and you chose this world. But we can keep our lives separately and together. “And we do and have it,” Parton said at the time, adding that she “always respects and appreciates” this side of it.
