Dolly Parton Refutes Affair Rumors, Expresses No Regret Over Childlessness

The country music legend also highlights her philanthropic efforts through the Imagination Library program and plans to continue her career.

Dolly Parton, in a recent interview, dismissed rumors of affairs during her career, stating she has been faithful to her husband, Carl Dean, since 1966.
The country music icon also spoke about her decision not to have children, stating it was not a 'burning' desire for her and she doesn't regret it.
Parton expressed concern about bringing children into the current state of the world, and said she would have likely stayed home and worried about them had she had any.
Despite not having her own children, Parton has positively impacted millions of children worldwide through her Imagination Library program, which has distributed nearly 227 million free books.
Parton, who started her music career in the 1960s, has no plans to retire and expressed her desire to continue working as long as her health allows.