# Dolly Parton's Hollywood Star Replaced After Vandalism

Dolly Parton's vandalized Hollywood star will be replaced by Friday.

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Dolly Parton, a country music legend who died recently at age 80, will have a new star installed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her original star was vandalized. [^1]

The Hollywood Historic Trust, which administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the new star will be ready starting Friday. [^2]

Vandals scratched the monument installed in 1984 and damaged Parton's name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [^3]

According to the Los Angeles Times, the star was scratched and cordoned off to allow restoration work. [^4]

Dolly Parton's death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via an Instagram video published at the singer's request. [^5]

The vandalism occurred approximately one week after Dolly Parton died at age 80 from cancer on August 25. [^6]

Ana Martínez, a representative of the Walk of Fame and producer of the ceremonies, stated that a vandal scratched the star. [^7]

The Hollywood Historic Trust cordoned off the area and repaired the star, which was already scheduled for restoration due to natural wear and cracks. [^8]

Ana Martínez, of the Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood, said that objects left in honor of the artist were removed to proceed with the repair of the monument. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Dolly Parton, a country music legend who died recently at age 80, will have a new star installed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her original star was vandalized. (24 Horas, News)
2. The Hollywood Historic Trust, which administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the new star will be ready starting Friday. (24 Horas, News)
3. Vandals scratched the monument installed in 1984 and damaged Parton's name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (24 Horas, News)
4. According to the Los Angeles Times, the star was scratched and cordoned off to allow restoration work. (El Universo, News)
5. Dolly Parton's death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via an Instagram video published at the singer's request. (El Universo, News)
6. The vandalism occurred approximately one week after Dolly Parton died at age 80 from cancer on August 25. (El Universo, News)
7. Ana Martínez, a representative of the Walk of Fame and producer of the ceremonies, stated that a vandal scratched the star. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. The Hollywood Historic Trust cordoned off the area and repaired the star, which was already scheduled for restoration due to natural wear and cracks. (elcomercio.pe, News)
9. Ana Martínez, of the Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood, said that objects left in honor of the artist were removed to proceed with the repair of the monument. (24 Horas, News)

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