Having arrived in Nashville with dirty clothes, Parton headed to the Wishy Washy Laundromat.
It was love at first sight.
Smitten, Dean visited Parton every day following their chance encounter, making his intentions very clear.
Their first date was also one for the books.
Two years after they met, Dean proposed to Parton in 1966.
But Parton, ever determined, followed her heart.
This simple wedding set the tone for their remarkably private relationship.
In 2016, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in a more elaborate ceremony.
