Dolly Parton on the ‘hardest part’ of widowhood

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29 May 2025 • 5:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dolly Parton says her faith has been a source of strength following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, in March.
  • Parton says she truly believes she will see Dean again someday, and she holds him close “in my memories and in my heart”.
  • She says the “hardest part” about living without her husband is learning to make new plans.
  • They were married for nearly 60 years, and Dean, who inspired Parton’s hit “Jolene” and her 2023 album Rockstar, was always proud of her, Parton says.
  • The singer is channeling her energy into new projects, including a book titled Star of the Show and an autobiographical musical premiering in Nashville in July.

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