Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.
Dolly Parton received a replacement star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following the vandalism of her original star posthumously. The iconic country legend's star, awarded in 1984, was damaged by vandals who scratched her name, leaving it badly defaced. The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the replacement would be unveiled on Friday.
Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed the tribute items left on the star had been cleared before the repair work. Dolly Parton, known for hits such as 9 to 5 and Jolene, passed away at the age of 80 last week. Her funeral was held in Nashville, and a tribute concert was held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House the following evening.
As a tribute, Dollywood, Parton's theme park in Tennessee, announced several new features honoring its "dreamer-in-chief." These include a waterfall outside the chapel's front steps, new stained-glass windows featuring one of Parton's favorite Bible verses, and the introduction of a new character called the Dream Maker for the park's Imagination Library program.
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