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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired “Jolene,” dies at 82

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Posted: Mar 3, 2025 9:56 PM CST

Updated: Mar 6, 2025 10:36 AM CST

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82.

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

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Posted: May 4, 2022 11:08 AM CDT

Updated: May 4, 2022 11:13 AM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Update: Tributes Pour in for Country Music Superstar Kenny Rogers

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Posted: Mar 21, 2020 12:11 PM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

Tributes are coming in from across the music and entertainment world for country music superstar Kenny Rogers. His family announced that he died last night at the age of 81. The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes…

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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired “Jolene,” dies at 82

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

Update: Tributes Pour in for Country Music Superstar Kenny Rogers

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