Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82: 'Words can't do justice' Parton and Dean, an asphalt paver, married in 1966. They did not ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband and love of more than 60 years, has died. Parton made the announcement with a statement on her website and social media Monday. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly ...

By Maya Salam Over their nearly 60-year marriage, Carl Dean inspired his wife, the country music superstar Dolly Parton, to write several songs. There was “Just Because I’m a Woman” in 1968 ...