“Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3 in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He is survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie,” the post stated.

Parton revealed in a 2022 interview that she would probably never tour again, citing her need to remain close to home because “something could happen.” Open the Youtube video.

After losing the love of her life, Dolly Parton plans on honoring late husband Carl Thomas Dean as much as possible, an insider exclusively tells Closer. "Dolly's life will change without Carl in it,