Dolly Parton Hollywood star damaged
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The gist
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches after her death. The star is being replaced, with a new one available Friday.
Background
Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, passed away on August 25, 2026, at age 80. Following her death, fans turned her Hollywood Walk of Fame star into a memorial, leaving flowers and tributes. The star, which had pre-existing cracks, was already scheduled for repairs, but after the memorial was cleared, someone scratched it, prompting an accelerated replacement.
How it unfolded
- Aug 25, 2026Dolly Parton died at age 80; fans began leaving tributes at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
- Aug 31, 2026A fan reported the star was vandalized with scratches, possibly from broken glass.
- Sep 1, 2026Repair crews began work to replace the star; the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed the vandalism.
- Sep 4, 2026The new star is expected to be available for public viewing.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the star was already scheduled for repairs due to cracks, and the vandalism was reported by a fan.
- Public
- A fan who discovered the damage said she was devastated, noting the star was freshly scratched over Parton's name.
Still unverified
The exact cause of the scratches and whether they were intentional vandalism or accidental damage remains unconfirmed; the fan's account of a custodian mentioning broken glass is not independently verified.