Vandals Defaced Hollywood Star of Dolly Parton

But a replacement will be unveiled on Friday
Posted Sep 3, 2026 12:55 PM CDT
Vandals Marred Hollywood Star of Dolly Parton
Matt Cannon leaves an image on Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. Vandals later damaged the star.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Vandals damaged Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her death, but it's being quickly replaced. Earlier this week, a fan posted a photo showing that Parton's name had been scratched and defaced, reports KTLA. The Hollywood Historic Trust moved up already planned repair work and installed a replacement star, which will be revealed on Friday, per the BBC. Parton, who died late last week at age 80, received her star on the Walk of Fame back in 1984.

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