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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]
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  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
  2. The Hollywood Historic Trust, which administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the new star will be ready starting Friday. · 24 Horas
  3. Vandals scratched the monument installed in 1984 and damaged Parton's name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. · 24 Horas
  4. According to the Los Angeles Times, the star was scratched and cordoned off to allow restoration work. · El Universo
  5. Dolly Parton's death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, via an Instagram video published at the singer's request. · El Universo
  6. The vandalism occurred approximately one week after Dolly Parton died at age 80 from cancer on August 25. · El Universo
  7. Ana Martínez, a representative of the Walk of Fame and producer of the ceremonies, stated that a vandal scratched the star. · elcomercio.pePeru
  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.pePeru
  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
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