Legendary music artist and entrepreneur Dolly Parton, 79, shared how her deep faith has helped her cope with the recent death of her husband, Carl Dean, after nearly six decades of marriage. Despite her grief, Parton remains highly active, having released an album, celebrated the 40th anniversary of her Dollywood theme park, written a children’s book, and prepared for a Broadway musical based on her life. She expressed no plans to retire, attributing her continued drive and purpose to her work and unwavering belief in God.
Dolly Parton on 'never retiring' and the faith that helped her through husband's death
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Legendary music artist and entrepreneur Dolly Parton, 79, shared how her deep faith has helped her cope with the recent death of her husband, Carl Dean, after nearly six decades of marriage. Despite her grief, Parton remains highly active, having released an album, celebrated the 40th anniversary of her Dollywood theme park, written a children’s book, and prepared for a Broadway musical based on her life. She expressed no plans to retire, attributing her continued drive and purpose to her work and unwavering belief in God.
- 1 1966: Dolly Parton and Carl Dean married in Ringgold, Georgia.
- 2 March 2025: Carl Dean dies.
- 3 Past year (leading up to June 2025): Dolly Parton releases an album, marks Dollywood's 40th anniversary, writes a children’s book, and prepares for a Broadway musical.
- 4 June 5, 2025 (Thursday): Dolly Parton gives an interview on 'America Reports'.
- Public sharing of personal grief and coping mechanisms
- Continued artistic and entrepreneurial output from Dolly Parton
What: Dolly Parton discussed her faith and how it helped her through the death of her husband, Carl Dean, and her plans to never retire.
When: Thursday (June 5, 2025); her husband died in March 2025.
Where: United States (implied, given Fox News and Dollywood location); Ringgold, Georgia.
Why: To share her personal experience of grief and resilience, and to highlight the role of her faith in sustaining her through life's challenges and her continued career.
How: In an interview on 'America Reports' on Fox News.