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'I will always love you': Dolly Parton speaks out after husband's death

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died this week

Dolly Parton "will always love" Carl Dean.

The 79-year-old singer has spoken out directly for the first time since her beloved husband - who she married in 1966 - passed away on Monday (03.03.25) at the age of 82, and in a "love note to family, friends and fans", she thanked them for their messages in the wake of her loss before ending with a poignant address direct to her spouse that referenced her classic song 'I Will Always Love You'.

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