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Dolly Parton joked about the key to her marriage to Carl Dean before her death

Dolly Parton's fans and media outlets are discussing her marriage to Carl Dean, following the singer's death.

By · Published August 31, 2026 at 07:31 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026 at 07:31 UTC

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What happened

Dolly Parton's niece shared an emotional tribute after the singer's private funeral. She joked about the key to their 60-year marriage, and discussed her rules for an 'open' marriage.

The New York Times and TODAY.com have published retrospectives on Parton's marriage to Dean. The New York Post covered fan reactions to a Washington Post reporter's claim that Parton chose 'against parenting'.

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What did Dolly Parton say about her marriage to Carl Dean?

Parton joked about the key to her marriage to Carl Dean. She also discussed her rules for an 'open' marriage.

What did Dolly Parton's niece share after her funeral?

Parton's niece shared an emotional tribute after the singer's private funeral.

What was the fan reaction to a Washington Post reporter's claim about Dolly Parton?

Fans blasted a Washington Post reporter for claiming that Parton chose 'against parenting'.

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