
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of 58 years, died on March 3 at 82 years old
- Dolly Parton is remembering Carl Dean, her husband of 58 years who died in March
- Parton said she was trying to figure out how to be without him after being together for so long
- She added that she is happy that he’s at peace and at rest but will miss him forever

Dolly Parton, 79, reflected on life after losing her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean. “Of course I miss him,” she told Entertainment Tonight. To honor his memory, she released a tribute song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” calling it a heartfelt expression of their lifelong love.