What Was Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean’s Cause Of Death?
Country music icon Dolly Parton recently shared sad news with fans. Her husband of around 60 years, Carl Dean, has passed away at the age of 82. Since then, more details have come out about the story, from Dean’s life.
Dolly Parton’s Instagram Account Shared The Sad News On Monday
Parton married Dean back in 1966. Famously, while the couple never had children, they did help raise some of Parton’s younger siblings. Despite his spouse’s star status, Dean was also known for keeping out of the spotlight, rarely being seen in public.
On Instagram, Dolly Parton’s account shared a text post sharing the news of Dean’s passing. As it read, “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.”
“[As Dolly shared,] ‘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.’ The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.”
Carl Dean Received A Significant Health Diagnosis Back In 2019
Many prominent names in the entertainment industry shared their condolences with Parton in the comments. Khloé Kardashian wrote, “Oh my heart! I am so sorry for your loss! My heart aches for you! My deepest condolences. Praying for you and sending you love and prayers.”
While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Parton once admitted Dean didn’t like the spotlight, painting a description of what he was like. As she put it, “It’s just not who he is.”
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“He’s like a quiet, reserved person and he figured if he ever got out there in that, he’d never get a minute’s peace and he’s right about that. I’ve always respected and appreciated that in him, and I’ve always tried to keep him out of the limelight as much as I can.”
“He [Carl] said, ‘I didn’t choose this world, I chose you, and you chose that world. But we can keep our lives separate and together.’ And we do and we have.”
Dolly’s husband Carl Dean was diagnosed with alzheimers in 2019 here is one of the last pics of him seen in public #ripcarldean pic.twitter.com/EzANXcM39w
— Ms. Smith (@MsSmith17743658) March 4, 2025
According to Vocal, Dean’s official cause of death has not officially been revealed as of yet. However, the publication noted, “Sources close to the family indicate that he had been battling age-related health issues for some time.”
As Dean was known for living a private life, there hasn’t been too much information shared about his medical history. The publication also noted that speculation concerning Dean’s health has been going on for years. As noted by The U.S. Sun, Dean was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease back in 2019.
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