Dolly Parton Finally Speaks Out After Rumors Spread About Her Health And Late Husband’s Private Will

As speculation circulated online regarding Dolly Parton's health, which she promptly addressed in a video, attention has turned to the legacy of her late husband, Carl Dean.At 79, Parton experienced a recent illness that forced her to cancel a performance, prompting discussion about her husband, who died on March 3 at 82. Their marriage spanned 58 years.Regarding Dean's estate, the Daily Express noted he maintained a low profile, operating a small Nashville business, The Asphalt Paving Company, throughout their union. They first met at a laundromat in 1964, marrying two years later in Georgia, as reported by The New York Times. Dean's will named Parton as the primary beneficiary, allowing her to inherit personal effects linked to her illustrious music career. If a handwritten list detailing his possessions is missing, Parton will oversee distribution to his five nieces and nephews and her own 14. In her emotional tribute on Instagram, Parton expressed the deep love they shared over their decades together.