Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized Days After Her Death

LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been vandalized just days after the beloved country music icon died at age 80.

The damage was discovered Monday, with scratches reportedly carved across Parton’s name on the star. The vandalism came as fans had been gathering at the landmark to leave flowers, candles and personal tributes following her death on August 25.

Fans Turned the Star Into a Memorial

Parton’s star had quickly become an informal memorial site following her passing.

Fans traveled to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to leave flowers, candles and messages honoring the singer, songwriter and actress.

The tributes made the vandalism particularly upsetting for mourners who had visited the location to celebrate Parton’s life and legacy.

Star Was Scratched With Broken Candle Pieces

According to reports, a fan who visited the star noticed extensive scratches across Parton’s name.

A witness reportedly said a woman had kicked over candles at the memorial and used pieces of a broken candle to damage the star.

The identity of the person responsible has not been publicly confirmed.

Repairs Are Already Underway

The Hollywood Historic Trust has begun repairing the damaged star.

Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed that maintenance work was already scheduled because the star had existing cracks. However, the vandalism accelerated the need for restoration.

Crews are expected to polish and complete the replacement by Friday.

Parton’s Hollywood Legacy

Parton received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1984, recognizing her achievements in the recording industry and entertainment.

She later received another Walk of Fame star alongside Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt for their work as the trio behind the acclaimed Trio album.

Her Hollywood honors reflected a career that extended far beyond country music, including acting roles, songwriting, television appearances and decades of charitable work.

Fans Continue to Honor Her

Despite the vandalism, fans have continued celebrating Parton’s remarkable life.

Her family held a private funeral in Nashville following her death, while tributes have poured in from musicians, actors, friends and admirers around the world.

For many fans, the Hollywood star remains a symbolic place to remember the performer who spent more than six decades entertaining audiences.

The damaged marker is expected to be restored within days, but the incident has added a painful moment to the outpouring of grief surrounding Parton’s passing.

Her name will soon be polished back into the Hollywood sidewalk — where fans hope it will remain as a lasting tribute to one of country music’s most enduring stars.