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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame Star Vandalized; Repairs Underway
Crews were restoring the star after preplanned maintenance, while officials said apparent new scratches appeared after fans cleared memorial tributes.
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, crews began repairing Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star, which was found with apparent fresh scratches following her death at age 80.
- Following Parton's death on August 25, the landmark became a focal point for fans leaving tributes; the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce cleared all memorial items for previously scheduled maintenance work.
- Visitor Lore Corona reported seeing extensive scratches on Monday, August 31, claiming an unidentified worker told her a woman had damaged the site with candle shards, though the account remains unverified.
- Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Ana Martinez confirmed the star required repairs for pre-existing cracks, noting that apparent new damage appeared after the area was cleared for maintenance.
- Restoration efforts are ongoing, with the Hollywood Historic Trust managing the work and scheduling a final polish for Friday to restore the memorial for fans to enjoy.
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Fury as Dolly Parton’s star on Hollywood Walk of Fame is vandalized a week after her death
Parton received her first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984 and became the first female artist of the 21st century — and one of very few performers in history — to be honored with multiple stars on the famous stretch.
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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