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JUL 10 – Dolly Parton credited her late husband Carl Dean's loner personality for their 61-year marriage and unique compatibility, saying they never fought and were deeply connected.
- Dolly Parton discussed her grief over the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, stating, "There's a hole in my heart."
- Parton described their special bond over their 61 years together and noted their differences, saying, "We were so good for each other."
- Due to Dean's passing in March 2025, Parton revealed her struggles with songwriting and announced she is taking a break from writing new music.
- To honor what would have been their 59th anniversary, Parton visited the church where they were married in Ringgold, Georgia.
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Dolly Parton Reflects on Why She & Her Ultra-Private Husband Were ‘So Good for Each Other’
There was always something mythical about Dolly Parton’s marriage to Carl Dean — and that’s exactly how they liked it. On the latest episode of Khloé Kardashian’s podcast Khloé in Wonder Land, Parton opened up about the bond she shared with her husband of 61 years, who passed away in March at the age of 82. And in classic Dolly fashion, she didn’t romanticize it. She just told the truth. “You know, I’m not one of those people that has to hav…
Dolly Parton is taking a break from writing new music to grieve | News Channel 3-12
By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — There won’t be new music coming from Dolly Parton in the near future, but listeners can still enjoy her art. During a recent conversation with Khloé Kardashian for her podcast “Khloé in Wonder Land,” Parton reflected on her grief over her late husband, Carl Dean, who died in March at age 82. The country music legend said when it comes to songwriting, “Several things I’ve wanted to start, but I can’t do it.” “I will la…
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