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Dolly Parton’s passing has sent shockwaves through Ringgold, Georgia—the small town where she and Carl Dean eloped in 1966, sealing a love story that lasted nearly six decades. Fans and locals are mourning deeply, laying flowers at a mural of Dolly and celebrating the couple’s enduring bond, which included renewing vows and Carl’s lifelong support. Many believe her health declined after his death earlier this year, underscoring how deeply intertwined their lives were. For Ringgold, Dolly wasn’t just a celebrity—she was a symbol of timeless love, rooted in a place that felt like “a ring of gold” to her.

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