PHOTO GALLERY: Cracked stars
Damage is visible near the star of Henry O’Neill on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Let’s hope it doesn’t trip up the approaching Incredible Hulk street performer. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
A pedestrian walks over the visibly damaged star of Willard Waterman. Waterman’s star received an F from a city assessment team that inspected all 2,365 stars along the Walk of Fame and graded them on the basis of their physical condition. Those earning an F were judged to be a tripping hazard. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
The star of Peter Frampton received an F grade, meaning it’s a tripping hazard. A chamber of commerce executive who has helped oversee the Walk of Fame said that though Frampton’s office calls often about it, “His star cant be fixed until the overall repairs are made. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Pedestrians watch their steps along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where many of the stars and plaques are so damaged that they’re a tripping hazard. Officials are unveiling a repair project expected to take two years. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
