Dolly Parton’s husband dies at age 82
Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025
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Nooo!! Poor Dolly.
I always loved how secure and low key he was. He let her fly as high as she could and celebrated every success without trying to pull her down or get any shine for himself. Many men could stand to learn some lessons from Carl.
May he rest in peace 💔🥺
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We all deserve to love and be loved the way they loved each other 🥺
Poor Dolly 😔 60+ years together is incredible ❤️
One of my favorite photos ever is when Dolly recreated her Playboy cover for Carl’s birthday a few years ago. Sending love to her and his family/friends.
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How do you get used to a new normal after 60 years of knowing something else? May he rest in peace and may she find a new peace in life…
Poor Dolly. 😢
Theirs is a special love story till the end
That’s awful. He wasn’t into the media and publicity, so while she said he was very supportive of her and her career, he didn’t want to go to big public events with her, and they had their private life with their families.
oh my god i skipped over the word husband at first and my heart dropped into my stomach and then stomach dropped into my ass.
This is devastating, my heart is with her and their families. The time we get with the people we love never feels enough, no matter how long. I hope his passing was peaceful & painless.
RIP, sending well wishes to Dolly:( I read the headline so fast and thought it was her.
They were devoted to each other until the end. RIP Carl. Their type of relationship is rare.
[Via her Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DGwdXPoPvoj/)
may we all live to experience a love like this. RIP dean. obviously i don’t know dolly personally, but i still feel strongly he must have been a great human to be with someone so powerful and iconic for 60 years. takes a certain kind of man.
Oh damn. It seemed like he and Dolly had a really wonderful relationship; he supported her but never tried to step into her spotlight, and she loved that he was an honest, humble man who appreciated her for who she truly was. I hope she’s ok.
Oh how sad; may his memory be a blessing.
aww poor dolly. how sad
I am a Dolly Parton fan and have read numerous biographies. She really loved him and I appreciated her candor about their relationship. RIP Carl and love to the Queen of America, Dolly Parton.
Oh no 😔 I always appreciated how much their deep respect for one another supported their love and seemed to make it stronger. RIP.
This news makes me so sad. I know they really loved each other
We should all be so lucky to have a love like that
I’m sorry for her loss. She’s a beautiful soul inside and out.
My heart hurts for her. He seemed so low key, but sweet, because he let her truly flourish and shine. 60+ years is so amazing, and I’m sure she will find comfort in the memory of all their years together.
Ugh, I really thought we’d be hearing Dolly speak about her husband and how private he is with affection in her voice forever 😔 He was a really special person and I hope Dolly’s grieving process is as gentle as can be. 🕊✨️
My god could she possibly pass away from a broken heart ? 💔
Oh no, poor Dolly
RIP, wishing Dolly the best. 60 years together is just amazing.
im so sorry to dolly this breaks my heart 60 years with him 💔💔💔 rest in peace to the kind man who was always there for her
My friend gave me Dolly’s new book yesterday. The pictures are absolutely stunning and it’s because she radiates love and positivity. An angel on earth. She always loved Carl and held him up on a pedestal. My heart breaks for her right now.
Edit to add: one of my all time favorite podcasts is Dolly Parton’s America. We all joke that she is a national treasure, but she truly is so special. Ugh I’m just heartbroken for her right now.
We were just at Dollywood on Friday and heard the news as we were eating dinner in Gatlinburg a few minutes ago. Prayers for Dolly and her family
I’m so sad for her
May he rest in peace, I’m so sorry for her loss.
A true queen has lost her king, love to her and the family.
My heart goes out to Dolly and their family. That’s a long time together, i can’t imagine the heartache.