Fans gathered at the singer’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, laying flowers and lighting candles to honor her legacy after her sudden death. The tribute, meant to celebrate her decades‑long career and influence on pop culture, was quickly marred when vandals arrived and scratched her name off the plaque. Police are investigating the act, which has sparked outrage among her devoted fans and raised questions about security at the iconic landmark. The incident underscores the growing concern over vandalism at public memorials and the need for better protection of cultural heritage.
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.