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Dolly Parton's star on Hollywood Boulevard replaced

Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been restored as her sister criticizes the spread of misinformation following her death.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Dolly Parton's star on Hollywood Boulevard replaced — Archive photoPhoto: Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

The star of the late Dolly Parton on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced. On Friday, the Hollywood Historic Trust reported that the original tile was damaged, with scratches and cracks. The new tile is now visible and restored, as reported by De Telegraaf.

In the aftermath of Dolly Parton’s death, her younger sister, Stella Parton, has voiced criticism regarding the overwhelming amount of AI-generated content and other reports circulating since her passing. According to Stella, it is difficult for the family to ignore this stream of information.

Stella Parton, 77, expressed her feelings in a statement on Instagram. In it, she points out the inaccurate reporting about her sister and speaks of an 'incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers' that complicates the situation.

Reactions to Stella’s statements have been mixed, with some followers expressing support during this difficult time, while others share opinions on the media and social platforms' role in disseminating information surrounding the deaths of public figures.

Both the replacement of the star and Stella’s criticism of the AI content are timely topics that draw attention following Dolly Parton’s death. The combination of these events highlights the impact of her life and the responses that follow.

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