Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized after her passing

Following the death of country music icon Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was found vandalized. Fans visiting the site reported significant scratches and damage to the memorial, particularly across the artist's name, as well as the theft of floral tributes left in her honor.

While the damage sparked outrage among fans, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has clarified that the star was already scheduled for replacement. Ana Martinez, vice president of media and artist relations, confirmed that the maintenance work was planned due to pre-existing structural cracks in the star's surface, unrelated to the recent acts of vandalism.