Dolly Parton's husband and best friend for 60 years, Carl Dean, passed away in Nashville yesterday.
Dolly released a statement that said, "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."
Dolly met Carl outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat the day she moved to Nashville in 1964, when she was 18 years old. They got married two years later, and have been together ever since.
Carl preferred to keep out of the limelight, but it worked well for the couple over the years. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. Carl Dean was 82 years old.
Sending a lot of love and prayers to Dolly in this difficult time.
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