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Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized and slated for replacement
The Hollywood Historic Trust removed the damaged 1984 plaque following vandalism and expects to install a replacement by Friday.
The short version
- Vandals defaced Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star with deep scratches approximately one week after the musician's death.
- The Hollywood Historic Trust took out the damaged plaque and announced a replacement star will be ready for public view on Friday.
- Repairs were previously planned due to existing cracks in the stone, according to a Hollywood Chamber of Commerce representative.
Key facts
- Parton's solo star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized with dark scratches obscuring her name and has since been removed.[Billboard]
- The Hollywood Historic Trust stated that a replacement star will be installed and accessible for public viewing on Friday.[Billboard]
- Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Ana Martinez stated that restoration work was already planned before the incident due to pre-existing cracks.[Billboard]
- The defaced star was originally awarded to Parton on June 14, 1984, alongside Sylvester Stallone.[Billboard]
- Following Parton's death on August 25 at age 80, her music catalogue recorded a 1,143% surge in U.S. on-demand streams according to Luminate.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- The identity and motive of the individual or individuals responsible for the vandalism have not been reported.[Billboard]