Hollywood Walk of Fame restores Dolly Parton star after vandalism
The damaged star honoring Dolly Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was repaired on Friday, with the Hollywood Historic Trust handling the work and the Hollywood Chamber confirming the family was not involved.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame star dedicated to Dolly Parton was repaired on Friday after being vandalized earlier in the week. Photos released by local sources show the star restored with its lettering intact and a turquoise butterfly placed over the central medallion, surrounded by flowers and other tributes.
The vandalism, which involved scratching Parton's name from the star, occurred on Monday, shortly after the singer's death at age 80 following a brief illness. Ana Martinez, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, said the star required a three-day curing period before it could be polished, and confirmed that Parton's family was not responsible for the repairs.
The Hollywood Historic Trust, a nonprofit that maintains and repairs the Walk of Fame stars, oversaw the restoration. The Trust uses the same construction company that creates the stars, and repair costs vary depending on the extent of the damage.