She's truly unstoppable. Less than two weeks after the passing of her husband Carl Dean, Dolly Parton shocked fans by going back to work. Friday was the 40th anniversary celebration for the opening of her Dollywood theme park, and there the legend was, waving to fans in a parade before addressing them later. When she did speak, she explained why she was back so soon after Dean's passing. "I just want all of you to know how much I appreciate you for everything that’s happened to us in the last several years. I just want to take a minute to thank all of you for all the flowers and cards, and the well-wishes, for the loss of Carl. You know how I loved him and he would want me to be working today. I expect to be working." See Dolly Parton speak to WJHL news in the middle of the 40th Anniversary parade at Dollywood (and address the crowd) below