Yesterday, less than two weeks after her husband of almost 60 years Carl Dean passed away in Nashville at the age of 82, Dolly Parton was seen visiting her theme park in Sevierville, Tennessee, at Dollywood, marking her first public appearance since she lost the love of her life.

Of course I will always love him, and I’ll miss him, but I wanted you to know that I will always love you,” she said.

The 'Jolene' singer addressed the death of her husband, Carl Dean, while attending a 40th anniversary kickoff event at her Dollywood theme park.