Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being replaced after it was damaged just days after the country music legend’s death at age 80.
Officials with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the star was already scheduled for repairs because of existing cracks. After fans’ flowers and other tributes were cleared to make way for the work, fresh scratches were discovered across Parton’s name. A fan also reported that flowers had been taken from the memorial.
Repair crews began work on September 1, removing the brass emblem and replacing the surrounding black terrazzo. The Hollywood Historic Trust said the restoration was moved forward following Parton’s death to honor her life and legacy. The restored star is expected to be polished and ready for visitors by Friday.
Parton received her solo Walk of Fame star in 1984. Following her death on August 25, fans gathered at the Hollywood Boulevard site with flowers, cards, candles, and messages celebrating her decades-long career in country music and entertainment.
