Dolly Parton has made her first public appearance since her husband, Carl Dean, died at the age of 82. The country icon turned up in person at the 2025 opening of Dollywood on Friday (March 14), putting aside her personal troubles to smile and wave at fans who had traveled from all over the country to be there.

Dolly Parton is getting candid over a beautiful tribute to her late husband Carl Dean. The singer, 79, took to her Instagram Story on Friday to share how much she loved Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood,

Dolly Parton is ready to begin filling the hole in her heart with "good stuff" following the passing of her husband of 57 years, Carl Dean.