been smashed with a pickaxe - and cost between $3,000 (£2,300) and $10,000 (£7,700), depending on the severity of the damage.

The world famous Walk of Fame was inaugurated in 1958, and honours the leading lights of the American entertainment industry.

It covers 15 blocks of the boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and a further three along Vine Street, and is one of Los Angeles’ most-visited landmarks, with tourists clamouring to seek out the stars of their favourite movie actors, singers and comedians.

Receiving a star actually involves the honoree themselves applying to the Chamber of Commerce, making the case for their inclusion and paying $30,000 (£23,000) to the Hollywood Historic Trust, part of which pays for its installation and maintenance.

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