<span>Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism</span> <span><span>Estelle.Bronkhorst</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T06:00:00+02:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 06:00">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:00</time> </span>
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<div class="text-long"><p>LOS ANGELES - Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, after the original one was vandalised, officials have announced.</p><p>The United States has been in mourning since the death of the beloved singer last week at the age of 80.</p><p>Fans flocked to her home state of Tennessee to pay homage to the musician, philanthropist and entrepreneur, as President Donald Trump ordered flags on government buildings be flown at half-staff.</p><p>They also laid flowers and left candles on the star in the heart of Hollywood that commemorates her decades-long career.</p><p>But on Monday, vandals scratched the star, which was dedicated in 1984, leaving Parton's name badly defaced, with video on social media showing the damage.</p><p>Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the tribute items left on the star had been cleared in anticipation of already-scheduled work to repair cracks when it was vandalised.</p><p>The Hollywood Historic Trust, which maintains the thousands of stars along Hollywood Boulevard, said a replacement star would be ready within days.</p><p>"The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are proud to honour the legacy of Dolly Parton with a replacement of her star," the organisation wrote on Instagram.</p><p>"The new star will be available for viewing this Friday."</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e82be490dd1780959b65fd30b514fb714">AFP</li></ul></div>
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