Carl Dean, husband of country music legend Dolly Parton, has passed away. Carl Thomas Dean died at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday. Dean was a businessman who owned an asphalt-paving company in Nashville. He is survived by his wife and siblings. The news of Dean's untimely death was shared by Parton on her Instagram. The post gave information about his demise, his life, and also included an emotional note.

Carl Dean passes away

The post shared the information about Carl's demise, which reads, "Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He is survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie."