Dolly Parton has explained that her 1973 hit "Jolene" was inspired by her husband Carl Thomas Dean, who has died at age 82.

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Carl Dean, Parton’s husband of nearly 59 years, died at 82. His interaction with a bank teller who had a “terrible crush” inspired one of Parton’s most enduring hits.

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Dolly Parton has announced the death of her husband Carl Dean. He died on Monday, March 3, in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean was 82.