Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been vandalized just one week after the country music legend’s passing. The act has drawn widespread anger from fans still mourning her loss.
Parton died last Tuesday at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer. Her death prompted a global outpouring of grief for the Tennessee native who rose from poverty to become one of America’s most beloved entertainers.
In the days following her passing, fans gathered on Hollywood Boulevard to leave flowers, handwritten notes, and other tributes at her star, which has been in place since 1984. Many came to honor the singer known for her generosity, humility, and enduring catalog of songs.
On Monday, visitors were shocked to discover the site had been vandalized. Floral arrangements were stolen, and visible gouges had been scratched into the terrazzo surface, specifically targeting and damaging Parton’s name.
The desecration of a memorial so soon after her private funeral has left many fans disgusted. In a moment when the country was united in remembering one of its most cherished cultural figures, the vandalism stands out as a needless and disrespectful act.