Fans left flowers, candles and photos on Dolly Parton's star following her death
Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced after the original one was vandalised following the late country legend's death last week.
Fans had laid flowers and left candles around her star in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, which was awarded in 1984.
But on Monday, photos showed it had been damaged, external after vandals scratched it, leaving her name badly defaced.
Repairs were carried out on Wednesday, and the Hollywood Historic Trust said, external the new star will be unveiled on Friday.
Parton's Hollywood star was covered up after repairs were made
"The Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce are proud to honour the legacy of Dolly Parton with a replacement of her star," the organisation wrote on Instagram, external on Wednesday.
"The new star will be available for viewing this Friday."
Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the tribute items left on the star had been cleared before the work, which had already been planned to repair cracks before it was vandalised.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark with more than 2,800 stars embedded along Hollywood Boulevard.
It marks the achievements of individuals and groups across the entertainment industry.
Dolly Parton received her Hollywood star in 1984
Tributes poured in from around the music world and beyond after Parton, known for hits including 9 to 5 and Jolene, died last week at the age of 80.
The singer-songwriter was laid to rest next to her late husband Carl Dean at a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday.
The following evening, one of Parton's nieces, Jada Star, performed as part of a tribute concert at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, regarded as the home of country music.
