Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized, set to be replaced
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star is being replaced due to existing cracks and alleged vandalism after fans' tributes were cleared.
- A fan reported on August 31 that the star was scratched and flowers were stolen following Parton's death on August 25.
- The red star was removed, leaving a hollow square, and a blank replacement star has been installed as part of the restoration.
- The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the replacement will honor Parton's legacy, with the new star available for viewing soon.
- Fans, including blogger Lore Corona, took it upon themselves to clean the vandalized star before its removal.
