The grief is still prevalent as ever for Dolly Parton. Losing her husband Carl Dean radically altered her life, the contagious light enthusiasm dimmed significantly. The love story wasn't simply a fairytale for people to project onto, it was tangible, true, and one of the only things she could hold onto in private. Dolly's been putting on a good front for the public but you could tell she's hurting. Now, she's opening up about how she's grappling with grief behind the scenes.
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Recently, Dolly appeared on the Today show to candidly talk about how she's doing amidst the loss of Carl Dean. People deal with their grief in a multitude of ways; for Parton, she finds it essential to remain as busy as possible. There's no need to sit around because it's only going to eat at her further. However, she does note that certain aspects of her day have shifted significantly without her late husband around.
Dolly Parton Candidly Talks About Her Life After Her Late Husband
"Oh, you know what, I get very emotional when people bring it up. But we were together 60 years. I've loved him since I was 18 years old," Parton says tearfully. "It's a big adjustment just trying to change patterns and habits. I'll do fine, and I'm very involved in my work and that's been the best thing that could happen to me. But I'll always miss him, of course, and always love him. He was a great partner to me."
Similarly, Dolly explains what her mindset looks like in a separate interview with Knox News. "I'm doing better than I thought I would. I've been with him 60 years. So, I'm going to have to relearn some of the things that we've done. But I'll keep him always close. I need to laugh. I need some fun, so I'm probably gonna be stupid. I've been crying enough the last week or two," Dolly says. "I'm at peace that he's at peace, but that don't keep me from missing him and loving him."
