Dolly Parton ’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was replaced and restored by Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, after the landmark was vandalized following Parton’s death on Aug. 25. Parton died of cancer at age 80, leaving fans to mourn one of country music’s most beloved icons. Parton’s original star, installed at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in 1984, already had a crack before the vandalism occurred. Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, confirmed the replacement in a statement, saying the star is now “back in pristine condition” for fans to visit. Dolly’s Legacy Is Getting the Full Hollywood Treatment Parton’s estate has announced “DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime,” with major public tributes planned for Nashville and London on consecutive weekends in 2027. Her life story will also reach Broadway through “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” which begins previews Dec. 7 at New York’s St. James Theatre and opens Jan. 19, 2027, what would have been Parton’s 81st birthday. The musical is opening “as was Dolly’s wish,” according to its producers, and will spotlight the country pop superstar’s life and career. Parton’s catalog is already having a major streaming moment: total Spotify plays rose 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared with the previous seven day daily average after her death was announced. “Jolene” climbed 630% worldwide and 1,225% in the U.S., while “9 to 5” jumped 620% globally and 1,030% domestically. “Islands in the Stream” rose 525% worldwide and 1,235% in the U.S.; “Jolene” was also Parton’s most shared Spotify track, followed by “I Will Always Love You” and “Islands in the Stream.”