Dean and Pardon got married in 1966; The cause of death has not been disclosed
Carl Dean, husband of the singer Dolly Parton and the inspiration for the classic “Jolene” country, died on Monday 03, at the age of 82, in the city of NashvilleIn Tennessee. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
“Carl and I have shared many wonderful years together. Words cannot express the love we have lived for over 60 years. Thanks for the prayers and affection,” wrote Pardon in an Instagram post.
The farewell ceremony will be private and limited to the family.
Dean was a businessman in the flooring sector. He and Pardon met in 1964, when he moved to Nashville. They got married two years later, in a discreet ceremony in Georgia. In addition to Porton, Carl leaves two necklines, Sandra and Donnie.
Reserved, Dean has always avoided the spotlight. He inspired several songs from the country of country music and his latest album, “Rockstar”, published in 2023.
Source: Terra

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