Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on , in a one-room cabin[7] on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee.[8] She is the fourth of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. DollyParton will always loveCarlDean. The “Jolene” singer—who married the Nashville native in 1966, two years after meeting outside of a laundromat—gave rare insight into their relationship of six decades, including their unconventional take on Christmas presents. DollyParton is drowning in grief more than eight months after the death of her beloved husband, CarlDean, insiders tell Globe. “She’s desperately trying to rally herself back to work, but it is very difficult. The loss is hitting her so hard. DollyParton and CarlDean didn't have a conventional marriage and she loved that.This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. DollyPartonlatestnews and updates - DollyParton songs, tour dates, videos, fashion and more | Express.co.uk. Dolly described the pain of watching her beloved husband struggle. DollyParton will forever miss CarlDean, and she’s allowing herself to grieve.DollyParton's husband of 59 years, CarlDean, has died. He was 82. Dolly's Instagram account broke the news in a statement saying that Carl passed away on March 3rd in his hometown of Nashville, TN. DollyParton, CarlDean; Photo Courtesy DollyParton. Staying Busy Through Work.DollyParton and CarlDean’s Love Story. CarlDean was 82 years old when he passed away. He is survived by his siblings, Sandra and Donnie. The cause of his death is unknown. 1966: Carl Thomas Dean proposes to DollyParton. Dean's proposal to his girlfriend of two years wasn't exactly traditional. Inthe book Smart Blonde: DollyParton by Stephen Miller, Parton revealed that Dean's offer of marriage was a practical one. Parton referred to his mother as "Mama Dean." Dean is survived by Parton and his two siblings, Sandra and Donnie. He inspired Parton's classic, "Jolene." Parton told NPR in 2008 that she wrote the song about a flirty bank teller who seemed to take an interest in Dean. Heartbreaking News: DollyParton’s Husband, CarlDean, Has Passed Away The world has lost a quiet legend — CarlDean, the beloved and fiercely private husband of country music icon DollyParton, has passed away.
