Dolly was 18 years old when she met Carl outside a laundromat in Nashville, and he went on to inspire her global hit “Jolene.” View Entire Post ›

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton's publicist,

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton ’s husband and love of more than 60 years, has died. Parton made the announcement with a statement on her website and social media Monday. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82,” the statement said.