Is Dolly Parton husband still alive?

Dolly Parton the legendary American songstress has been in the news for bad reasons lately. The first time it was due to the demise of one of her younger siblings Randy(musician) who passed on after a long battle with cancer-related diseases.

However, she is in the limelight again because of her better half and soulmate Carl Dean.

Is Dolly Parton husband still alive?

Carl is currently alive however, Dolly Parton is reportedly keeping a bedside vigil for Carl Dean as the country music legend fears the end is near.

Carl’s condition has drastically deteriorated in the past couple of years, and Dolly has admitted to friends and loved ones that she rarely leaves his side because the 78-year-old may only have a few months to live.

He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several years ago, according to reliable sources, and the disease has had a devastating impact on his life.

How long have they been married?

Despite growing up as the fourth of 12 children, the Grammy winner and Dean never had their own children even after being together for over five decades. However, Dolly is well-known for her Imagination Library charity, which has distributed over 100 million free books to young children since its inception in 1995.

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