She will always love him. Dolly Parton is opening up about the death of her husband, Carl Dean, and how he secretly was sick before his death at age 82 in March. “I really feel his presence. I just try to go on,

Dolly Parton says she's learning to move forward after the loss of Carl Dean, her husband of nearly 60 years: 'I just try to go on, because I know I have to.'

Dolly Parton is navigating life after the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025, after nearly six decades together. She released a heartfelt song, "If You Hadn't Been There," as a tribute to their enduring love and his unwavering support throughout her career.