Who was Loretta Lynn's husband? Inside a 50-year marriage marked by cheating, fighting and love

Who was Loretta Lynn's husband? Inside a 50-year marriage marked by cheating, fighting and love
Country music legend Loretta Lynn was married to Oliver Vanetta Lynn Jr for 50 years and raised six children together (Erika Goldring/WireImage, Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: One of the most celebrated and defining voices in country music, Loretta Lynn died on Tuesday, October 4. The legend lived a rich life, which was full of highs and lows. Among them, Lynn’s commitment to make her marriage work ‘no matter what’ won her many admirers. She was married to Oliver Vanetta Lynn, Jr, for 50 years and raised six children together. 

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Lynn's family stated, “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills." Being a mother-of-four when she started her career, Lynn acquired the reputation of being "fiercely tough". Her writings about sex and love, unfaithful husbands, divorce, and birth control frequently infuriated radio broadcasters.