The great sorrow of Dolly Parton

Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, passed away yesterday. The man with whom she was together for sixty years was 82 years old. And you probably didn't know this about him. This news was announced by Dolly herself on her social media channels. She wrote: “We have experienced so many beautiful years. The love we felt for each other for more than sixty years cannot be expressed in words.”

Reclusive Dean

Dean was known for his reclusive life, despite his wife's global success. Dolly and Dean – lovely names – met in 1964 at a laundromat in Nashville. I find that already intensely romantic. Dolly was only 18 years old at the time. Two years later, in 1966, they got married. Dean always stayed out of the spotlight and led a private life while Dolly conquered the world with her music.

The true story behind Jolene

A remarkable aspect of their relationship is that Dean was the inspiration for Parton's hit Jolene. The song was inspired by a bank employee who paid a lot of attention to Dean, leading to the creation of this song.

Never had children

The couple chose not to have children, which gave Parton the freedom to fully focus on her career. She previously stated that this decision allowed her to work harder and achieve her goals.

The family has requested privacy during this difficult time and announced that Dean will be buried. That I Will Always Love You will surely be playing there, it seems almost certain to me. We wish Dolly all strength and love.

Source: People.com, PageSix, De Telegraaf

Image: Instagram|dollyparton