Why Dean Martin chose not to appear

“Dean Martin’s loyalty was unmatched. He stood up for Sammy when others wouldn’t. That decision showed the true core of who he was.”

Dean’s daughter, Deana Martin, later added:

“He was furious when he heard Sammy wasn’t invited. To him, Sammy was family. And if family wasn’t welcome, then he wasn’t going to be there either.”

This act remains one of the most defining — and least talked about — moments of Dean’s life.

Success, Loss, and the Quiet Final Years

Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Dean continued climbing:

The Dean Martin Show became one of CBS’s biggest hits.
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts became iconic television.
His albums continued charting.
His Vegas shows sold out for decades.
But fame could not protect him from heartbreak.

In 1987, Dean’s beloved son, Dean Paul Martin, died in a tragic plane crash. Friends say Dean was never the same. The light within him dimmed, and he withdrew into a quieter, more private life.

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