Dolly Parton responded to the support she's received following the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. A woman with long, styled hair wears a white jacket with lace details The two first met in 1964 by a Nashville laundromat when Dolly was 18,

Dolly Parton made her first public appearance since confirming husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this month while celebrating the 40th season of her Dollywood theme park.

Dolly Parton is keeping the memory of her beloved late husband, Carl Dean, close to her heart following his passing on March 3. The iconic singer, who shared the news of his demise, has spoken about being "consoled by the afterlife" and even released a touching tribute song in his honor,