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Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was apparently vandalized
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The country music legend passed away at age 80, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans around the world. Repairs have begun on Dolly Parton's star after items left by fans were removed.
Repairs have begun on Dolly Parton's star after items left by fans were removed. The country music legend passed away at age 80, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans around the world. Fans had gathered to pay their respects, leaving flowers and other items at the site.
The items were removed ahead of scheduled repairs, which started on Tuesday. The repair work is being carried out by the Hollywood Walk of Fame team.
Further details about the repairs and the fan tributes are available, including information about the removal of the items and the scheduled work on the star.
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Category: Local Published: September 1, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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