Dolly Parton's 1984 Walk of Fame Star Is Replaced After Vandalism and Cracks
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 1
Dolly Parton's 1984 Walk of Fame Star Is Replaced After Vandalism and Cracks
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 1
Summary
A blank new star was installed in place of Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame marker, with the restored version due to be viewable Friday.
Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the star was already slated for replacement because of cracks before it was allegedly vandalized.
A fan reported on Aug. 31 that someone scratched the star and stole flowers after tributes left following Parton’s Aug. 25 death at 80 were cleared.
Video showed the original red star removed, leaving an empty square, as the Hollywood Historic Trust said the replacement honors Parton’s legacy.