DollyParton and Carl DeanCourtesy of DollyParton/dollyparton.com. In the 57 years they've been married, the notoriously private Carlhas only appeared with Dolly in public a handful of times. Still, she considers him to be her "biggest fan." DollyParton’s surprisinglyhumble former home in Nashville has finally sold, after many years on and off the market. Parton and her husband, CarlDean, purchased the 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in 1980, and they owned it until 1996. DollyParton shared glimpses of her decades-long romance with husband CarlDean months before he died in Nashville at age 82. DollyParton, CarlDean. Just three months ago, Parton lifted the lid on her marriage and revealed the key to their happiness. (Instagram). DollyPartonhas voiced her love for her husband, CarlDean, in countless songs, but the two didn’t step into the limelight together for over half a century before he died. DollyParton and husband Carl Thomas Deanhave been married since 1966, but rarely make appearances together.Courtesy of DollyParton. Parton previously joked that the key to her long marriage with Dean is that distance makes the heart grow fonder. CarlDean holding hands with DollyParton. dollyparton / Instagram. DollyParton and CarlDean's romance may not have been the visible, red-carpet standard expected from A-list stars, but there was something sweet and intimate about their domesticity. DollyParton, CarlDean. dollyparton.com.DollyParton left two boyfriends behind in her hometown of Sevierville, Tenn., so getting into a new relationship was the last thing on her mind when she moved to Nashville in 1964, right after graduating from high school. So Dean being absent from the public eye for more than half a century—unless you happened to catch him watching his wife perform at a county fair, his preferred kind of venue—has never been a sign of trouble in paradise (or Dollywood). Quite the opposite, in fact. CarlDean, DollyParton’s Husband of 6 Decades, Dies at 82—Inside Their Timeless Romance.Unlike Parton, who has spent her life in the spotlight, Dean preferred to stay out of the public eye. But perhaps that was what made their love even stronger. A post shared by DollyParton (@dollyparton). Though the world knew DollyParton as a dazzling performer, CarlDean remained a man of quiet strength behind the scenes. He built a life far from the spotlight, choosing to support his wife while shunning the fame that followed her. DollyParton, CarlDean, wedding day / DollyParton.com. Soon after starting their relationship, things got busy for the both of them. Dean enlisted in the Army for two years of service and Parton’s career was really taking off. DollyPartonhas finally broken her silence in a heartfelt statement regarding the passing of her husband, CarlDean. The news of his death at 82 has reverberated around the world, evoking both grief and deep admiration for the quiet... CarlDean, DollyParton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 82. The news was shared on the country legend's Instagram account, revealing he passed away on March 3 in Nashville at the age of 82.
