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Despite the profound loss, Parton, 79, stated that she was coping better than expected
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Despite the profound loss, Parton, 79, stated that she was coping better than expected
 
                  
Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, remained a mystery to the public despite their nearly 60-year marriage. Here’s everything you need to know about the man behind the country music legend.
 
                  
Carl Thomas Dean, the devoted husband of country music legend Dolly Parton, has passed away at 82. Married for nearly 60 years, the couple shared a private yet enduring love story.
