Dolly Parton opens up about husband Carl Dean's passing

Dolly Parton, the widely recognised singer, paid an honorary tribute to her late husband Carl Dean.

In a May 28 conversation with The Independent, the American singer, while reflecting on her late partner, revealed that he had been "ill for quite a while" before his passing.

The deceased went to eternal rest on 3 March, 2025, at the age of 82.

The I Will Always Love You songwriter emotionally told the outlet that she really felt his presence and she just tried to go on, as she knows she has to.

The Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That singer went on to say, “And he was ill for quite a while, and part of me was at peace that he was at peace and not suffering anymore. But that still doesn't make up for the loss and the loneliness of it.”

In addition, the Grammy Award winner disclosed that she wrote the heartfelt song If You Hadn't Been There in loving memory of the businessman.

Moreover, the artist mentioned that after her husband's death, she often sees him in her dreams.

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