Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness is pictured without her wedding band in New York City just DAYS before announcing shock split after 27 years of marriage

Deborra-Lee Furness, the estranged wife of Hugh Jackman, was pictured on a solo outing in New York City on Tuesday, just three days before the couple announced they were separating after 27 years of marriage.

The 67-year-old Australian actress looked casual yet elegant as she stepped into a waiting SUV while out on the town.

Notably, she appeared to be without her wedding ring, though it’s unclear how consistently she wore it even before the separation news.

DailyMail.com confirmed on Wednesday that she and her 54-year-old husband were separating after nearly three decades together.

‘We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,’ the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Friday.

‘Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.’

The former couple signed the statement as ‘Deb and Hugh Jackman,’ adding: ‘This is the sole statement either of us will make.’ 

The Australian couple share two children together; Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. 

Back in black: She wore a black top and matching shorts, along with tall black-and-white striped socks and matching platforms shoes. Although she went without her wedding ring, she appears to have gone without it previously, sometimes even with Hugh at her side