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Dolly Parton reveals painful secret she kept from her fans to protect her private husband before his death

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Dolly Parton shared that she chose to keep secret the health struggles her late husband, Carl Dean, faced, only disclosing later on that he had been unwell for quite a while.

In an interview with The Independent published on Wednesday, the 78-year-old musical icon shared that her treasured partner had been unwell for some time before he passed away at 82 on March 3.

At an interview, the well-known figure from Pittman Center, Tennessee expressed: “I truly sense his presence. I simply carry on, knowing that I must.

The Grammy-winning artist went on to say: “He had been unwell for some time, and I found solace in knowing that he was finally free from pain and distress.

‘But that still doesn’t make up for the loss and the loneliness of it.’

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In dealing with the tragic death of her soulmate following a prolonged illness, the singer known for “Here You Come Again” also attributed religion as playing a significant role in her personal life.

In her conversation with the media, Dolly Parton expressed that she identifies as a faithful individual, and she is deeply convinced that they will meet again in the future.

She mentioned, “I constantly recall him, in my recollections and in my emotions, as well as in everything we once did and the projects we constructed together.

‘You just kind of have to learn to kind of make new plans – but that’s the hardest part.’

In a heartfelt statement, I shared with AP that my dearest friend, Dean, took his final breath in our beloved city of Nashville. His farewell will be a private ceremony, a quiet goodbye for the two of us who shared so much.

In a statement, Parton expressed that Carl and she had spent numerous beautiful years side by side. She added that no words could truly capture the depth of the affection they shared for more than six decades.

She wrapped up in telling her fans: ‘Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.’

Previously, Parton revealed that the lyrics for her famous song “Jolene” were influenced by an attractive bank teller who had shown interest in her husband.

At the Glastonbury Festival in 2014, Parton unveiled information regarding a song that had been released back in October of 1973 during one of her concerts.

At one point, Parton shared with the gathering the creative story behind the melody; this is as reported by The Independent back then.

Following the rendition of the tune, previously made famous by Beyoncé and numerous others, Parton shared with the audience, “Perchance, some of you might be unaware that this particular song draws inspiration from a small slice of reality.

In the past, I penned words when it seemed to me that my spouse was devoting a bit more attention to Jolene than I felt was appropriate.

Following the disapproval from the audience upon hearing about Dean’s wandering gaze, Parton comforted the spectators by stating that she had taken immediate action to halt such behavior and swiftly dismissed the redheaded woman involved, which prompted applause from the crowd.

In simpler terms, what Parton shared with the crowd was that transforming the feelings stirred by an awkward experience into a Grammy-winning track significantly increased her wealth.

‘What Parton expressed is this: Despite challenging circumstances, there’s always potential for something positive to emerge. For instance, if it hadn’t been for that particular woman, I wouldn’t have composed ‘Jolene’ and wouldn’t have earned as much money, so thank you, Jolene,’ she said.

2008 conversation with NPR revealed that the lady who motivated the song was deeply infatuated with Parton’s spouse, who found it delightful to visit the bank as she paid him special attention there.

‘There was a playful recurring comment between us – when I would tease, “Geez, you’re spending an awfully long time at the bank. I can’t imagine we have that much cash.” It was actually quite innocent, but it might sound ominous to others.’

Parton shared with NPR that the woman possessed traits distinct from her own, notably her height and strong legs, as this woman towered at around six feet tall.

Regardless of how attractive a woman may be, there’s always an underlying insecurity or threat you feel when it comes to other women, without exception.

The feelings sparked by the bank teller served as the inspirational foundation for the popular song, but according to Parton, the name Jolene originated from a young admirer who attended one of her performances.

One evening, she shared with a media outlet that I was performing on stage, and there was a captivating young girl present – I’d estimate her age to be around 8 years old. She had striking red hair, radiant skin, mesmerizing green eyes, and she was eagerly waiting for my autograph, gazing up at me.

In a friendly tone, he remarked, “Wow, you’re absolutely charming! Could you tell me your name?” To which she responded, “I’m Jolene.

Parton explained, “I repeated, ‘Jolene. Jolene. Jolene. Jolene.’ Then I thought, ‘This could be the title of a song.’ So, I decided to compose a song using that name.

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2025-05-30 09:03

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