Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized After Death

Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized just one week after the country music icon's death, with flowers stolen and her name scratched on the brass inlay. The damage was discovered by fans visiting the memorial on Hollywood Boulevard on Monday, August 31, 2026, prompting immediate repair efforts by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Parton, who died at age 80 on August 25, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer, had been mourned by fans who transformed her star into a tear-soaked shrine. According to reports, a woman named Lore Corona posted a video showing the extensive scratches over Parton's name, stating that a custodian told her a woman had kicked around glass memorial candles and used a shard to damage the star. "Somebody decided to do this about 10 minutes before we got here," Corona said in the video. "It just doesn't make any sense." Ana Martinez, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that crews were dispatched to repair the star. She explained that the star was already scheduled for repair due to pre-existing cracks, and the memorial flowers had been removed in preparation for the work.