Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized, set to be replaced
- 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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Dolly Parton's Vandalized Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Sparks Online Political Firestorm
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One person scratched the name of the singer on the star in her honor installed on the Paseo de la Fama; the incident occurred one week after Parton's death
Dolly Parton's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame VANDALISED days after death; flowers stolen, name scratched
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized and is being replaced. Videos show a crew repairing the star after it was allegedly scratched. Fans continue to visit and leave flowers at the iconic singer's star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed the star was already scheduled for repairs. Dolly Parton passed away last Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer.
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