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Jimmy Dean: Country Music Legend Jimmy Dean dead at age 81

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Central Virginia - Jimmy Dean dies at the age of 81.

The country music legend, singer, television host, actor, and businessman died Sunday night inside his Henrico home overlooking the James River.

His wife, Donna, spoke to CBS 6; She was grieving and said the following:

"I definitely need my privacy right now, and am not available for interviews. My husband died of natural causes, and funeral services are pending".

Donna Dean tells CBS 6 her husband died at 7:54 p.m. Sunday night.

Four months ago, Dean was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Dean had a number one hit "Big Bad John" back in 1961.

Though born in Texas, Dean lived for many years in a home on the James River in Varina, Virginia. The Deans were rebuilding that home after a fire destroyed it last year.
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