Misspelling on Michael Keaton’s Pittsburgh Walk of Fame Plaque Prompts Replacement

Overview

• The actor, 74, was the only honoree to attend Monday’s inaugural Walk of Fame event in the Strip District and delivered a hometown speech.
• The bronze star bears his name correctly, while the descriptive plaque below misspells it as “Micheal” with the letters reversed.
• Executive director Nancy Polinsky Johnson said a new plaque is in production with installation expected in about a month.
• The installations line the sidewalk outside The Terminal on Smallman Street and recognize figures with significant Pittsburgh roots.
• Fellow inductees include Andy Warhol, Fred Rogers, Jonas Salk, Roberto Clemente, August Wilson, Nellie Bly, George Benson, Andrew Carnegie and Rachel Carson.