[Scarlett.]

The iconic Hollywood sign faces demolition unless activists can raise £2 million in three weeks.

The famous sign, which was first erected in 1923, is in danger of being scrapped after investors decided to sell the land to developers. However, they did agree to sell to a conservation group if they could raise £8.4 million by 14 April, and this deadline is fast approaching.

Hollywood stars Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have lent financial support to the campaign, but it is still £2 million short of the target.

The Trust for Public Land’s Tim Ahern, said, “We feel good about where we are and we feel good about our chances to do this."

LA council member, Tom LaBonge, added, “We're getting closer to our goal and if we continue working hard, I know we'll reach it.”

The sign originally read Hollywoodland, with the ‘Land’ portion removed in 1949.

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[Mrluvaluva]

I cannot see them getting rid of it. It's a famous landmark. There would be uproar.

[Shaun]

That would be stupid...it's iconic.

[ILoveTRW]

there is no way in hell that they would let it be taken down, its way to iconic, thats like the Eiffel tower being pulled down.

[Stacey.]

i love that Hollywood sign!

[Patrick]

They wont get rid of it.

Every good town should have their own Hollywood sign x

[Jords]

No way!!!

[Jayson]

Originally Posted by Patrick

They wont get rid of it.

Every good town should have their own Hollywood sign x

Basildon in Essex (Brian Belo's home town and well-known shithole) is building a replica sign on a hill. Linkz

[setanta]

Hugh Hefner of all people is caughing up the money for it's restoration.

['Conor]

no way ! 90% of the whole excitment and famous-ness of hollywood is that sign !