Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized just days after the 80-year-old superstar passed away.
Fans have been flocking to Parton’s star leaving flowers, cards, candles and other mementos on the sidewalk surrounding it since her death, but one supporter showed up Monday only to find the star damaged with scratches over the singer’s name.
Ana Martinez, spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, told Page Six, “A fan went to the star yesterday and reported on social that the star was vandalized with many scratches. From the photo she posted, it does appear the star was vandalized with scratches.”
She added, “The flowers had been removed yesterday morning in order to do the scheduled repair on the star today.
“This repair was set up late last week and the crew just completed the first part of making said repairs. The star repairs are currently ongoing and are done by the Hollywood Historic Trust which maintains and repairs the Walk of Fame stars. The star will cure and will be polished on Friday for fans to enjoy.”
Per reports, the fan also claimed a custodian at the scene told her that someone had kicked over a candle and used the shards of broken glass to scratch the star.
The latest news on music icon Dolly Parton’s death at 80
Los Angeles local news KNX posted photos of repair work underway on Tuesday on the singer’s star, which appeared to be damaged and scratched by an unknown hand.
Parton received her star on the Walk of Fame in June of 1984.
Parton’s death was announced by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, who announced the sad news in a video post shared to social media on Aug. 25.
Parton’s reps later confirmed to Page Six that the singer died following a “brief battle” with cancer.
Parton was laid to rest on Aug. 28, per a confirmation from her great-niece on social media, as well as a source that reached out to Page Six and described it as a “very simple ceremony” per Parton’s own wishes.
Parton final resting place was beside her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, who died last March at age 82.
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