Dolly Parton is reportedly putting her legendary country music career on hold to care for her husband, Carl Dean, who is battling Alzheimer’s.
The couple, married for nearly six decades, faced challenges when Dean was diagnosed in 2019. Parton, known for her privacy, chose to put her music career on hold to support her family amid Dean’s health problems.
Dolly Parton Reportedly Taking a Break from Career to Care for Her Husband
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follow RadarOnlinecountry music icon Dolly Parton put her career on hold to care for her ailing husband, Carl Dean, who has been battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
An insider who spoke to him The National Enquirer said, “Dolly has been a fixture on the touring circuit for a long time, but as her husband’s health comes first, she has chosen to step back from the stage to focus on what matters most – family.”
“He wants to make sure they enjoy every last moment they have together,” the source added.
Dolly Parton: ‘I’d Like to Live Closer to My Husband’
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For decades, Parton, who has captivated audiences with her distinctive voice and stamped her legendary icon status with hits like “I Will Always Love You,” has managed to keep her personal life, particularly her marriage to Dean, out of the spotlight.
The couple, who tied the knot in 1966 when Parton was 20, and Dean was 23, have been married for nearly six decades, but in 2019, their marriage faced changes when Dean, who was battling high blood pressure and heart problems , has reportedly been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
At the time, the “Coat of Many Colors” singer expressed her decision to scale back the tour and nominations, stating, “I like to live closer to my husband.”
He’s ‘Alone’ About His Marriage
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In the 2022 report by Closerit was revealed that Parton was “very private” about her marriage to Dean, especially given her health challenges.
According to the insider, the couple “isn’t as physically active as they used to be. Carl doesn’t jump in the car and get ready for an adventure like he used to. It’s called slow — he relies more on Dolly and the staff these days — but Dolly says it’s better than the alternative.”
However, despite these changes, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer realizes how precious their time together is and continues to shower his beloved with love and prepare her favorite foods, such as chicken and dumplings.
In a separate interview, Parton expressed her reluctance to be gone for long periods of time, stating: “We’re getting older now, and I don’t want to be gone for four or five weeks at a time. Something could happen.”
He added, per Radar: “I wouldn’t feel right about it if I wasn’t there and someone needed me. Or I would feel bad if I had to leave the tour if someone got sick at home and needed me and then I had to go out to meet the fans.”
Dolly Parton May Perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
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In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that he refused when Elvis Presley tried to record his song “I Will Always Love You,” and his manager asked for half of the publishing rights to the song.
The icon was also initially hesitant to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and turned down multiple offers to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, citing various reasons.
Reflecting on her decision to turn down the Super Bowl halftime show, Parton said, “I couldn’t do it because of other things, or I didn’t think I was big enough to do it — to do a production of that magnitude. .”
He added: “When you think about the show, it’s a big, big production. I’ve never done anything with a production that big. I don’t know if I can do it. I think at the time, that’s what I thought. .”
With the release of his first rock ‘n’ roll album, “Rockstar,” he now sees performing at the halftime show differently, stating: “It makes more sense. That might change. I might be able to do a production.”
Fans have taken to social media to wish Dolly Parton and her husband well.
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