Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star getting repairs after it was reportedly vandalized
WRAL • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Repair work is underway on Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star after it was vandalized with her name scratched out, prompting the removal of fan tributes to facilitate repairs.
- The star, originally installed in the 1980s and already showing signs of weather damage and cracks, was scheduled for replacement by the Hollywood Historic Trust to honor Parton's legacy.
- Crews are replacing the star, with the new one expected to be unveiled by Friday, as confirmed by the Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
- Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80 on August 25 after a brief cancer battle, was a legendary singer-songwriter known for hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” with over 100 million sales and more than 1 billion streams worldwide.
- Authorities were contacted to determine if an investigation into the vandalism is underway, following reports from fans and social media.
