Dolly Parton has announced the death of her husband, Carl Dean, at the age of 82.
In a statement posted Monday (March 3), Parton wrote that he had died that day. She wrote, "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy." See her post below.
Parton and Dean married on May 30, 1966. He was known to avoid the spotlight, rarely appearing at public events and running an asphalt business in Nashville. Although Parton used her maiden name professionally, she has stated that her passport reads "Dolly Parton Dean," and she uses Dean as her legal last name.
In 2016, the couple renewed their vows for the 50th anniversary of their marriage.