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Hollywood Walk of Fame Repairs Dolly Parton’s Vandalized Star

9/2/2026

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Parton Star Repair

Hollywood Walk of Fame officials began repairing Dolly Parton's star after vandalism.
A fan posted a social-media photo showing multiple scratches on the star.
Producer Ana Martinez confirmed the scratches in statements to Fox News Digital.
The Hollywood Historic Trust will handle repairs and polish the star on Friday.
Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, and was buried at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park beside husband Carl Dean, nephew Bryan Seaver announced.

Summary

Parton Streaming Surge

Dolly Parton's catalog rose 1,143% in U.S. on-demand streams the week after her Aug. 25 death.
Her single “Jolene” re-entered the Hot 100 at No. 16, its highest ever.
The Ultimate Dolly Parton compilation reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
“I Will Always Love You” topped Digital Song Sales after the singer’s passing.
Parton became the first 21st-century woman to earn two Hollywood Walk of Fame stars.

History

Historical Context

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, after pioneering rock-and-roll by blending African-American rhythm and blues with country, a shift that reshaped American popular culture. At his death he had sold an estimated 500 million records worldwide, a legacy that draws over half-a-million annual visitors to Graceland, while his longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker oversaw his career.

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Parton Star Repair

Hollywood Walk of Fame officials began repairing Dolly Parton's star after vandalism.
A fan posted a social-media photo showing multiple scratches on the star.
Producer Ana Martinez confirmed the scratches in statements to Fox News Digital.
The Hollywood Historic Trust will handle repairs and polish the star on Friday.
Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, and was buried at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park beside husband Carl Dean, nephew Bryan Seaver announced.

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