Dolly Parton It made its first public appearance on Friday after losing her husband 59 years ago earlier this month.
Carl Dean died on March 3. Despite her loss, the country music legend was surprised at the Dollywood’s Celebrity Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to mark the 40th anniversary of the theme park.
“Of course, I will love him forever, I will miss him, but I want you to know that I will love you forever,” Parton told the guest To 7news.
Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean died in 82
Parton also went to Instagram, Share Return to photos She was on the Ferris wheel herself. “Hey @dollywood! It’s 40 years.” “Dollywood officially opened for the 2025 season today!”
Dolly Parton told guests that she “always love” and misses her husband, but I want you to know I will love you forever. ” (Dolly Parton Instagram/Getty)
The country star announced her 82-year-old husband died in Nashville on Instagram.
“Carl and I have spent many years together,” she In a statement then. “Words cannot deliver justice to the 60-year love we share together. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
Country music star later shared a thank you.
“It’s a love note for family, friends and fans,” Parton Posted on Instagram. “Thank you for sending all the messages, cards and flowers, that message, cards and flowers are for the loss of respect from my beloved husband, Carl. I can’t get in touch with each of you in person, but only know that this means the world to me.”
Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean have been married for nearly 60 years. (Dolly Parton Instagram)
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The dean will rest at a private ceremony with his immediate family.
Parton first meets Dean When she was 18, he was in a laundry and he was 21. They got married in 1966. He rarely sees him around him, but always plays a strong supporting role in her life.
“He’s always supporting me as long as I don’t try to drag him into it,” Parton told People at her premiere in 2019. Netflix series, “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings”.
Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean died on March 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. He is 82 years old. (Dolly Parton Instagram)
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Parton’s husband This is the inspiration for one of the most popular songs of the country music star. Dean caught the attention of bank tellers in the 1970s, causing Parton to write “Jolene”. According to Country Crooner, the song begged for another woman not to take her, which is indeed an “innocent” song.
Dolly Parton’s 1970s hit single “Jolene” was inspired by her late husband Carl Dean. (Getty Image)
“She was very obsessed with my husband,” Parton told NPR in 2008. “He just likes to go to the bank because she gave him a lot of attention,” she recalls. “When I say, ‘Hell, you spend a lot of time in the bank, it’s like a joke between us. I don’t believe we have that kind of money.” So it’s really an innocent song, but it sounds like a horrible song. ”
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Tracy Wright from Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
