Renowned country music icon Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at the age of 82 after nearly six decades of marriage. The news of Dean’s death has left fans and followers of the couple in shock and sadness. The private couple, who tied the knot in 1966, kept their relationship out of the spotlight for most of their marriage. Dean, a reclusive figure, rarely made public appearances with his famous wife. Parton once revealed that Dean preferred to stay out of the limelight and lead a quiet life away from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry. Despite their differing personalities, their love stood the test of time, with Parton often crediting Dean for being her rock and source of support throughout her successful career. Parton and Dean first met outside a laundromat in Nashville, Tennessee, and the rest was history. The couple had no children together but shared a deep bond that endured over the years. Parton has yet to make a public statement about Dean’s passing, but fans have been flooding social media with messages of love and support for the grieving widow. Dean’s death marks the end of an era for one of country music’s most enduring love stories. May he rest in peace.