Dolly Parton Admits Profession Struggles After Husband’s Death

Dolly Parton remains to be grappling with the painful lack of her husband, Carl Dean, and letting music take a backseat.

The legendary country singer said goodbye to her husband of 60 years in March after he passed away on the age of 82. Dean and Parton shared an everlasting love despite being super private.

As Parton step by step makes her way back into the highlight, the “Jolene” singer admitted her return to music won’t occur any time soon.

Parton appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Khloé Kardashian’s “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast, where she revealed a heartbreaking profession decision.

When asked about her passion for songwriting and whether she ever experiences author’s block, the “Coat of Colours” singer admitted that her husband’s death made writing tougher.

“My husband passed away three months ago. … Several things I’ve wanted to start out, but I am unable to do it,” the singer candidly confessed. “I’ll later, but I’m just coming up with such wonderful, beautiful ideas. But I believe I won’t finish it.”

Although the country artist didn’t directly speak to her grief, she hinted at it.

Parton continued, “I am unable to do it right away because I’ve got so many other things that I am unable to afford the posh of getting that emotional right away.”

Nevertheless, it is way from the tip for the 79-year-old, who told Kardashian, “There are occasions like that, things like that that may start here a bit bit, but I’ll write something else, though, if it comes.”

For now, nonetheless, Parton revealed she is “putting that every one on hold.”

“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words cannot do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thanks to your prayers and sympathy,” she wrote.

The country star and her family also requested privacy during this difficult time. Although the statement didn’t shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Dean’s death, his battle with Alzheimer’s wasn’t a secret.

He was diagnosed with the deadly condition in 2019 after battling hypertension and heart problems for a while.

Despite the heartbreak of losing the love of her life, Parton couldn’t help but see a silver lining within the tragedy. As The Blast reported, the Tennessee native, in an interview, opened up about Dean’s final moments as his health declined.

“I just attempt to go on, because I do know I even have to. And he was ailing for quite some time, and a part of me was at peace that he was at peace and never suffering anymore,” Parton confessed.

Nevertheless, the relief doesn’t make it any less painful, she admitted. “But that also doesn’t make up for the loss and the loneliness of it,” Parton noted before adding that she “really feels his presence.”

“I’m an individual of religion, and I really imagine that I will see him again someday,” she said. “And I see him day by day in my memories and in my heart, and in all of the things that we used to do and all of the things that we have built together.”

The Dollywood founder noted that she, nonetheless, has to learn how one can “make latest plans” and “that is the toughest part.” Luckily, her faith in Christ helps her navigate it.

As a part of adjusting to life without Dean, the revered songwriter has had to modify up a few of her each day habits. During a May appearance on TODAY from Dollywood, Parton called moving on “a giant adjustment.”

Amid changing her each day routines, the philanthropist said work has anchored her through grief. “I’ll do effective, and I’m very involved in my work, and that is been one of the best thing that would occur to me,” she assured fans.

Concluding the interview, Parton expressed her undying love for her late husband. “But I’ll all the time miss him, in fact, and all the time love him. He was an amazing partner to me,” she shared.