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Dolly Parton is sure about Carl Dean’s final destination! The country music icon finally reached out to multitudes of fans who have sent prayers her way following Dean’s passing. Parton stated that her Instagram post is a love note to everyone who has contacted her. She thanked the fans for their endless display of support through “messages, cards, and flowers.” She noted:
“I can’t reach out personally to each of you, but just know it has meant the world to me. He is in God’s arms now, and I am okay with that. I will always love you.”
Parton’s post was received by over 200k fans with likes and more than 4k comments, showering her with love. Parton and Dean were married for over half a century with a very private marital life. Dean was known as an asphalt engineer who lived away from the spotlight of his wife’s fame.
Parton announced his death in a heartbreaking post on Instagram. According to her, Dean passed away on March 3rd in Nashville at 82 years old. Parton and Dean’s immediate family will hold a private ceremony to honor his life.
The Country Singer Revealed That People Thought Her Marriage Was Made Up
Dean was so laid back that despite Parton’s claim that they were married, people found it hard to believe. Surprisingly, We previously shared that the late Dean greatly influenced the singer’s music. His experience with a lustful bank teller inspired Parton to write the evergreen Jolene. He also inspired her 2023 album Rockstar. Since his death, fans have admired him for being a solid figure behind the scenes of Parton’s life.
Tributes praised him for refusing to be emasculated by his wife’s intimidating fame and celebrity lifestyle. As noted by Parton, words will not do justice to the love they shared for over 60 years. Following Dean’s journey to the great beyond, fans are now concerned for Parton’s well-being. Some fans are earnestly hoping the country artist survives the “broken heart.” Her lifestyle is also concerning to her loved ones, who want her to take some time off to grieve.
Dolly Parton Desires a Particular Type of ‘Passing Away’
Parton reportedly discussed her death late last year and informed her family of her preferred kind of death. As We previously shared, she spent years looking after her ailing husband before he finally passed on. Dean was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019 and spent several years battling multiple medical crises. While caring for her spouse, Parton began to consider her mortality and final arrangements. She hopes to “drop dead” on stage while performing a song one day. In her words:
“That’s how I hope to go… I’m going to make hay while the sun shines.”
The singer also values her career and fans deeply. Thus, when her time comes, she plans to leave them a valuable gift by releasing “thousands of songs” posthumously. This is to ensure her material will not be unprepared like that of Prince or Aretha Franklin. Additionally, she has also sorted out the details of her $600 million estate.
May Carl Dean rest in peace, and may Dolly Parton find succor during this difficult time.
