Exploring Dolly Parton, late husband Carl Dean's net worth
What's the story
Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 82.
Parton confirmed the news on her Instagram account earlier on Tuesday.
Dean was a businessman who owned an asphalt-paving company in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife and siblings, Sandra and Donnie.
Here's a look at the couple's combined net worth.
Financial legacy
Dean accumulated a fair share of wealth over the years
At the time of his death, Dean's net worth was estimated to be around $20 million. Of course, this is nothing in comparison to his superstar wife, who reportedly has a wealth of approximately $650 million.
The couple had kept their relationship mostly out of the public eye for decades.
In 1984, Parton humorously addressed speculation about their private life by telling The Associated Press that many people doubted Dean's existence due to their low-profile relationship.
Grieving process
Parton mourned Dean's death, requested privacy
Parton shared her grief over Dean's passing in an Instagram post. She wrote, "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years."
She also thanked everyone for their prayers and sympathy during this difficult time.
The family has requested privacy as they navigate through their loss.
The couple did not have any kids.
Love story
A look at Dean and Parton's enduring love story
Dean was born in 1942 to Virginia "Ginny" Bates Dean and Edgar "Ed" Henry Dean.
He met Parton outside a laundromat the day she moved to Nashville at 18 and was immediately smitten.
They got married two years later in 1966, in a small ceremony in Ringgold, Georgia. Throughout the years, Dean rarely accompanied Parton to events and maintained a low profile.
But Parton often spoke of him in interviews, noting how strong their bond was.