Tracy Morgan to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: 'I Am Honored'

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has announced that comedian Tracy Morgan is among this year's honorees who will receive a star on the legendary sidewalk. The '30 Rock' star recently made his first public appearance on NBC's Today show, almost one year after being involved in a tragic car accident which left several passengers injured, including himself, and one passenger dead.

Morgan took to Twitter yesterday to express his gratitude for the honor, even joking that he would like his star to be placed near his "biological father," actor Charlton Heston. Tweeted Morgan: I am honored to be getting a walk of fame star. I hope they put me next to my biological father Charlton Heston from Planet of the Apes!

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

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