12 Celebrity Couples Who Were Married for Decades Until Death Did Them Part
By Stephanie Sengwe
Published on March 15, 2026.
Celebrity couples who stay married for decades are rare, but some have managed to maintain a lasting relationship. From Dolly Parton's 58-year marriage to Carl Thomas Dean, Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens' 65-year love story to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year union, these couples were together throughout their marriage. Despite their fame, Dolly shared no public appearances with Carl ThomasDean and never publicly acknowledged him. Gene Hackman kept his long-term marriage to Betsy Arakawa private, and they were both found dead in their home on February 26.
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