Dolly Parton’s sister reveals rare details about her marriage to Carl Dean

Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton has opened up about the country icon’s private marriage to Carl Dean, describing their relationship as “very deep and loyal.” Stella recalled Dolly’s heartbreak as Dean’s health deteriorated but stressed that she did not believe his illness or death was what made her sister sick.

September 12, 2026 at 03:58AM