Dolly Parton recently made her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Carl Dean, at Dollywood's 2025 opening day. Parton shared memories of Dean and expressed that she is coping better than expected with the loss. Dean, who was famously private, used to visit Dollywood undercover and provide feedback on the park. Parton is finding comfort in staying busy with projects like Dollywood as she adjusts to life without Dean.
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