Breaking: CDC tells employees to return to office by Sept. 15, internal email says
Nation & World News
Nation & World News

Bob Marley's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized

The damaged Hollywood Walk of Fame star of reggae musician Bob Marley is seen after it was vandalized with a hammer in Hollywood, California on October 24, 2017. The reggae artist died in 1981 was posthumously awarded the star,located at 7080 Hollywood Blvd in 2001. (MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Credit: AFP Contributor

Credit: AFP Contributor

The damaged Hollywood Walk of Fame star of reggae musician Bob Marley is seen after it was vandalized with a hammer in Hollywood, California on October 24, 2017. The reggae artist died in 1981 was posthumously awarded the star,located at 7080 Hollywood Blvd in 2001. (MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
By Brianna Chambers, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Oct 25, 2017

Bob Marley’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was found vandalized Monday, to the dismay of fans and Walk of Fame workers.

>> Read more trending news

Ana Martinez, of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, posted a photo of the vandalized star on Twitter.

Martinez called the vandalism disrespectful, writing, “Why would anyone do this to Bob Marley’s star? Help me understand.”

Martinez said Marley's star appeared to have been pounded with a sledgehammer or something heavy, "totally destroying it," according to NBC Los Angeles.

Martinez said Walk of Fame stars are state-registered historic landmarks and repairs to the star would cost about $3,000.

The star is expected to be repaired sometime Wednesday.

Marley, known for hits like “Three Little Birds” and “One Love,” died in 1981 at the age of 36 after battling cancer. He was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in 2001.

About the Author

Brianna Chambers, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
More Stories

The Latest

FILE - Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media outside Manhattan federal court in New York, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)

Credit: AP

Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash, his spokesperson says

9m ago

Late crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser inspired Hollywood. Investigators say he killed his wife

17m ago

Carlos Alcaraz uses some behind-the-back magic to reach the US Open quarterfinals

21m ago

Featured

An aerial view captures a large area under construction for a new data center campus on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Developed by QTS, the data center campus near Fayetteville is one of the largest under construction in Georgia. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals

Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.

From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP

By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.

After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins

The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.