Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism

Dolly Parton, the late country music legend, will receive a replacement star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, following an act of vandalism that defaced her original star. The news comes as the United States grapples with grief over her passing at the age of 80 last week. Tributes poured in from fans who visited her hometown of Tennessee to honor the singer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

US President Donald Trump ordered flags on government buildings to be flown at half-staff, while people laid flowers and candles at the star in the heart of Hollywood. The star, dedicated in 1984, was undeniably damaged by vandals, with the singer's name suffering severe defacement, as captured in videos shared on social media. Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce stated that the tribute items left on the star had been cleared in preparation for scheduled repairs to address cracks, only to be met with the vandals' actions.

The Hollywood Historic Trust, responsible for maintaining the thousands of stars along Hollywood Boulevard, confirmed that a replacement star would be ready for viewing this coming Friday, with both organizations expressing their pride in honoring Parton's enduring legacy.