Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star repaired after alleged vandalism
The article reports that Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized shortly after her death, with someone scratching out her name and stealing flowers from the memorial. Repair crews have already begun replacing the star, which was cracked prior to the vandalism.The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce noted that a fan informed them about the theft and damage, though the suspect remains unidentified, and no formal inquiry has been reported. Dolly Parton received her star in 1984 and was honored by various states after her passing on August 25 due to cancer. Notable tributes include renaming Nashville International Airport as Dolly Parton International Airport and designating September 25 as Dolly Parton Day in New York and California.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the late musician Dolly Parton was undergoing repairs this week after someone allegedly vandalized the makeshift memorial site by scratching out her name and stealing flowers.
The news came one week after the country and pop music singer’s unexpected death. The 80-year-old figure died of cancer, though the type of cancer remains undisclosed, as she kept her cancer battle private.
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The Walk of Fame star was already slated for restoration on Tuesday because there were cracks in it. That was when the alleged vandalism was reported.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said a fan reported Monday night that someone had stolen flowers from the Walk of Fame star and scratched the landmark itself, according to TMZ.
Details about the suspected vandal remain unknown.
It appears there is no investigation into the apparent vandalism. The Los Angeles Police Department typically investigates such cases if the damage is severe enough.
On Tuesday, repair crews were seen replacing Parton’s star with a new one. It will be available for viewing again, starting Friday.
Parton received her own Walk of Fame star in 1984 following the release of the movie Rhinestone, in which she co-starred with Sylvester Stallone.
NASHVILLE AIRPORT COULD BE RENAMED IN HONOR OF DOLLY PARTON
Since her death last week, different states have begun to honor her memory. The most notable example is Tennessee moving to rename Nashville International Airport as Dolly Parton International Airport. Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25, surrounded by her loved ones.
In New York, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal proclaimed Sept. 25 will be known as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day in the city’s most densely populated borough. The date is significant to Parton’s fans, as its numbers are a play on words of her hit song “9 to 5.” California similarly quickly passed a law to recognize Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day.
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