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He was 91. The actress is survived by her 36-year-old daughter, Chloe, and her siblings., John Travolta played Danny Zuko in Grease (left), and he went on to have an incredibly successful career. Newton-Johnwas best known as a singer and already had three Grammys under her belt when she took on the role of sweet and innocent Sandy Olsson in Grease. Since its release in June of 1978, the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musicalGreasehas remained an enduring fixture of pop culture. Here's every Grease 2 song ranked from worst to best. She was named a spokesperson forAutism Speaks in 2018. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladiesis debuting on Paramount+ this week,and it tells the story of how the girl gang fromGreaseformed five years before the events of the iconic musical. In 1993, she reprised the role of Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge for the film version ofSix Degreesand received both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her performance. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, Grammy-winning recording artist and country music star. In May 2017, it was announced that her breast cancer had returned and metastasized to her lower back and she battled the illness until this week. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She starred in The West Wing, The Good Wife, and is a regular on the Broadway stage. Stewart tragically died from complications relating to AIDS on April 20, 1994 (via Facebook). The accomplished actor, who appeared in more than 60 movies and TV shows and earned 11 Emmy nominations, died in 2014 at the age of 91. I'd love to know yours as well, is the bowling alley number. Travolta took a hiatus from acting to grieve his wife's death before returning to work. Closing out a career that spanned six decades, Caesar died on February 12, 2014 at his Beverly Hills home, at the age of 91 (according to Variety), following a thankfully short period of ailing health. By the time she was cast as high school bad girl Rizzo,Stockard Channing had already amassed an impressive list of stage and screen credits, including a starring turn oppositeWarren BeattyandJack Nicholson in Mike Nichols' The Fortune (1975). Kelly died at 57 in 2020 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer. The campier and the more Michelle Pfeifferier you get, the better." She has continued to fight the disease and recently told the Mirror that she's full of energy and credits her use of cannabis oil with helping her manage her symptoms. Her music career hit even more heights after the role, winning another Grammy and achieving huge success with her 1981 single Physical., She starred in a number of other films after the release of Grease such asXanadu and Two of a Kind in which she was reunited with Grease co-star John Travolta but never found the same success on the big screen., Newton-John married her first husband, actor and dancerMatt Lattanzi, in December 1984. The actress most recently returned to the London stage in October 2021 to play Thelma in Night, Mother at Hampstead Theatre. 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Grease has become a globally iconic film that makes everyone want to jive on the dancefloor with its catchy tunes, jazzy outfits, and electricity. So yes, big fan. Jett tragically died in 2009 at age 16 as a result of a seizure. One of the few original Grease stars to join the Grease 2 cast, Edith "Didi" Conn reprised her role as Frenchy, charged with taking Michael around school. The Brit-born star made his debut as exchange student Michael in Grease 2, continuing to work on everything from Dynasty and Casualty to The Colbys and Empire Records (as one Rex Manning). Grease Actors You May Not Know Passed Away. Byrnes died on January 8, 2020 at his home in Santa Monica, California, with his family reporting it was natural causes (via ABC). But the magic had gone by the time he tried to repeat the success in 1982 with Grease 2, the widely-panned sequel starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield. An obituary posted by The Orlando Sentinelrevealed that Arden had also been diagnosed with cancer prior to her death. In addition to playing fan favorite Kenickie in Grease, John Conaway was also known for his role as Bobby Wheeler inTaxiand security officer Zack Allan inBabylon 5. Two weeks later, the decision was made to take him off life support. Grease was producer Allans greatest triumph. She reprised her role in Grease 2, which premiered in 1982., While her film credits became fairly sparse after the early 1980s, Conn has had roles on TV shows such as Shining Times Station,Transparent, and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit., In 2016, she appeared in Grease: Live, playing a waitress who talks toCarly Rae Jepsen's Frenchie.. She was best known in the States for her long running role in Empty Nest, a spin off from The Golden Girls, from 1988 to 1995. Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73: John Travolta, Stockard Channing and More 'Grease' Stars Pay Tribute The one they still want. "She delivers and she defines Hollywood beauty You can't begrudge them their success. Green joined the T-Birds as Davey. Best known for his roles as Jay O'Neill in Bachelor Party (1984) and Vince Romano on T.J. Hooker, the actor most-recently appeared in 2016's Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens. Sims added, "'Cool Rider,' please," which is the iconic song performed by Pfeiffer in the film. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In 2021, she released her first novel,The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold, through Star Alley Press. In 2012, Travolta reunited with Olivia Newton-John for their holiday albumThis Christmas, and, in 2016, he received his first Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Robert Shapiro in FX'sThe People v. O.J. He died on May 27, 2011, after being taken off of life support. She costarred on the sitcom alongside Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol, and was featured in every episode of its seven-season run. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Do you have a story to sell? His family took him off life support two weeks later after doctors confirmed there was nothing more they could do for him. Edd Byrnes, who played TV dance show host Vic Fontaine in "Grease," was Jeff Conaway (Kenickie) died in 2011. The late 1970s was a life-changing time for John Travolta, who was made a movie superstar by his appearances in films like Saturday Night Fever and Grease, in which he played the bad boy lead, Danny Zuko. The risqu title track ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks, and its tongue-in-cheek, aerobics-inspired music video became an MTV staple. After beating the disease for a second time, she was told in 2017 that the cancerhad metastasized and spread to her bones. Manoff has three children with her second husband, Arthur Mortell. She went on to win one more Emmy for the made-for-television movie The Matthew Shepard Storyin 2002, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild award as well. Following the juggernaut success of the film, Travolta's next hit came with 1980'sUrban Cowboy, but then a string of disappointments followed, and the actor's career hit a slump throughout the following decade. The actress also played the Golden Globe-nominated lead role of Sam Fox on FX's Better Things from 2016 to 2022. Fans were surprised when Charles did a complete career change and became a college professor at California State University, Northridge. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Now: This former T-Bird has a Olivia was also made a dame in the 2020 New Year's Honours List. Robin Trocki, who came to "Glee" with no acting experience, played Jean Sylvester in five episodes throughout Seasons 1 and 2. After the success of the movie, Donnelly took an almost 20-year break from acting, working as a theatrical coach in the Los Angeles area. The story of high school sweethearts Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) is a quintessential tale of teenage devotion set against the musical backdrop of the 1950s. By the time Sid Caesar joined the "Grease" cast as Coach Calhoun, he had a long list of TV and film credits and two Emmy Awards to his name. Landing the part of sweet Sandy transformed Olivia Newton Johns career overnight. However, Goodman was so in tune with "Grease" that in1994, she even appeared in a Broadway revival of the story in which she played English teacher Miss Lynch, per Theater Mania. She won her fourth, After beating the disease for a second time, she was told in 2017 that the cancer. EXCLUSIVE: 'Denial is a really good thing!' By Jamie Jirak Since her debut, the actress has had a prolific career. Olivia, along with John Travolta, will forever be recognised as the loved-up Sandy and Danny who did some summer loving. She has continued to act over the years, appearing in around 40 TV and movie projects, including Happy Days, Cagney & Lacey, Grease 2, Transparent and The Wild Thornberrys. Litten gave a good account of himself at Headingley with Will Gardiner also standing tall. She wassurrounded by her family and friends, according to her husband, who announced her passing on her Facebook page., Easterling did not confirm the cause of her death. Not bad for a film that cost a mere $6 million to make. He said a back injury while filming the 'Greased Lightnin' song had partly been to blame for starting his descent into addiction. The Cast of Boy Meets World: Where Are They Now? in 2016. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. ", He added, "But simultaneously, it makes it that much tougher to see that you've been benched. Prosecutors brought the charges of assault and disorderly conduct against him. Arden also reprised the role in "Grease 2." Needless to say, Caesar was widely known as a comedian and musician long before playing the Rydell High coach who (hilariously) tries to help John Travolta's Danny Zuko become a jock. She has been married to her second husband, David Shire, since 1982. "I know when I spoke with Anabel Oaks, our showrunner and writer, like Kenickie is sort of the archetypal character that I'm loosely based on, and start off with. I think each of us have a character like that in the beginning and then as the season progresses we kind of wiggle into our own versions, which is exciting.". Dennis career looked to be on the up when, after playing a dancer in the 1978 Beatles-inspired film Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, he landed the role of Leo, aka 'Craterface', leader of rival gang The Scorpions in Grease. 'My Cousin Vinny' Cast: Where Are They Now? Tragically Jeff, who played bad boy Kenickie died at age 60, in 2011, from pneumonia after years battling addiction. Davey Jaworski (Leif Green) Then: The tiniest T-Bird of em all! His biggest role was certainly in Grease, but the star also kept working in TV and film starring in Happy Days and Taxi before appearing in reality shows covering addiction in the years before his death. And Sid Caesar, who played Coach Calhoun, died on Feb. 12, 2014. Barry Pearl played Doody in the musical (left). In 2022, Luft and her sister Liza Minnelli developed a Judy Garland fragrance for what would've been their mother's 100th birthday. She was 93. While his character in "Grease" had eyes for Dinah Manoff's Marty Maraschino, two decades earlier, young fans had their eyes on him. Like his costar John Travolta, Conaway appeared in the original cast of Grease on Broadway, serving as an understudy for several of the roles, eventually taking over the part of Danny Zuko. Although Grease 2 was initially a critical and commercial disaster, in the years since its release in 1982, the musical sequel has gained a cult following for its catchy songs, so it's worth ranking them all from worst to best. But she has not had any acting credits since 2008. She then got her masters degree in social work fromNew York Universityand became a speech communication professor atCalifornia State University, Northridge. In the years since, he has built a long list of guest star credits on TV shows likeAlfred Hitchcock Presents, Baywatch, Beverly Hills, 90210, andEven Stevens. Kenickie, the T-Birds second-in-command, was brought to the screen by Jeff Conaway. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She worked steadily through the '90s before joining the cast of the celebrated dramaThe West Wing in 1999 which brought her six Emmy nominations and one win. Offers may be subject to change without notice. After appearing in the 1978 film, Stewart reprised his role for Grease 2 in 1982.. John Travolta, now 68, is the biggest star to come from Grease after playing hunk Danny, fresh from his starring role as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever. Here are a few other actors from the iconic Grease movie who you may not have known also died. He followed his time on the Great White Way with guest star turns on a number of television shows before joining the cast of the Greasefilm and becoming a series regular on the sitcomTaxi. But the star has continued to have successful acting gigs since her Grease Days, and won numerous awards, making her one of the stars that has continued to shine over the four decades. 'Can't Hardly Wait' Cast: Where Are They Now. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Sadly on Aug. 8, 2022, news broke that Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy, died at her home in California after a long battle with breast cancer. While he never quite reached the heights of Grease again, Pearl went on to become an acting teacher.. Moreover, Are the cast of Grease still friends? Tragically, three of Greases much-loved cast-members are no longer with us. After falling ill with pneumonia, Jeff Conaway Dannys best pal Kenickie in the movie sadly passed away in 2011. The same year, Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha, lost her battle with cancer. In 1993, Dennis C. It's unclear what was the exact cause of her death. Sonny is the brash, wise-cracking Italian, played in the movie by Michael Tucci, now 76. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. Grease premiered in 1971 at the Kingston Mines Theater in Chicago, then went on to become a West End hit. But it was Travolta who announced that Preston had died of her cancer in 2020 via his Instagram. Channing has continued to appear on both stage and screen, and played a recurring role on the CBS dramaThe Good Wife until 2016. 'Who's the Boss?' Goodman died on June 22, 2008 at the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey, following a long illness, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. McDonald also regularly appears on the small screen, with recent roles on The Watcher and Hacks (for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2022.). Travolta has also suffered two agonising tragedies. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. ", When asked the same question, Ari Notartomaso (Cynthia) gave a big thumbs up and Tricia Fukuhara (Nancy) shared a fun story. From 1992 to 1996, he served as Vice President of Animation at MGM studios, and spent 23 years as an adjunct musical theater professor at the University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts. However, Green's passion is working behind the scenes, as he's worked as a production manager on several animation films, including Mulan (1998), Tarzan (1999), The Lego Movie 2 (2019), DC League of Super-Pets (2022) and more. I love you so much. In addition to playing fan favorite Kenickie Tell us again.' She won her fourth Grammy for her 1981 hit single Physical. Eve Arden, who had a long film and stage career, played Rydell High School Principal McGee in Grease. Drugs and alcohol were his vices, and in 1988, Byrne publicly spoke about both his own addiction and his father's death fromcirrhosis of the liver (according toThe Washington Post). She also considered the film as a "bad gig" at the time because she was forced to work out in the sun so much while waiting for her turn to shoot scenes. Tell us about the scene with the cigarette. Something went wrong, please try again later. She quickly falls in with her own clique the Pink Ladies and the two groups dance and sing their way through the ups and downs of adolescent love. But the former beauty queen turned actress, who was best known for playing brassy blondes, died of leukaemia at the age of 73 on Christmas Day 1979 just a year after the film was released. Charles died on Aug. 3, 2011, from lung cancer. Didi Conn played Frenchy in the movie (left). Charles was just 63 when she died on August 3, 2011 (via The Hollywood Reporter). In between acting he has also been a high school teacher and acting coach. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Throughout the rest of the '80s and early-'90s, he primarily worked in guest spots on TV, and small supporting roles in films,until he booked the role of Zack Allan on Babylon 5from 1994 to 1999. Shepassed away from leukemia on December 25, 1979, a little more than a year after "Grease" was released and two years after getting an Academy Award nomination for her film, "Opening Night." And a remarkable 44 years since the film made its debut, the characters continue to be loved. Caulfield has been married to actress Juliet Mills since 1980, and has appeared on shows like Pam & Tommy and American Horror Story. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Her 11-year marriage to Matt Lattanzi ended in divorce. He's had several successes over the last couple of decades, from Wild Hogs, Hairspray, From Paris With Love and Get Shorty,The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. It also put her on top of the charts with songs from the films soundtrack, including her duet with John Travolta, Youre The One That I Want. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Friends say Olivia cried every day for almost two years. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. After bringing the laughs as T-Bird DiMucci in his film debut, Frechette stayed busy with TV appearances on shows like Thirtysomething, Profiler and Devious Maids. Web5 Actors From Grease (1978) Who have Sadly Died PassedUs 75.9K subscribers Subscribe 34K views 1 year ago #JohnTravolta #Grease Grease is a 1978 American musical "Love it," Jason Schmidt (Buddy) shared. Prior toGrease, she also starred in the premiere New York and Los Angeles productions ofThe Rocky Horror Show alongside Tim Curry. Adlon first appeared on the screen as Pink Lady Dolores. While speaking with McDonough, we asked if the sequel character ever came up. The lead stars of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies made an appearance at Deadlines Contenders Television awards-season event to talk about their experiences on the musical.. Marisa Davila, who plays Jane Facciano in the Paramount+ series, said she might have been a little too young to have watched the 1978 film for the first time, but most of Your Danny, your John!. Newton-John died peacefully at her home in Southern California on August 8, 2022, at age 73. in 2016, playing Frosty Palace's head waitress Vi. He also reprised his role as "Craterface" Balmudo in the 1982 film "Grease 2," and his last acting credit on IMDb is listed in 1991 with a role on the TV series "Parker Lewis Can't Lose." But the brains behind the story that became a worldwide sensation only enjoyed his success for 10 years. She played lead role of sweet and innocent Sandy who becomes a Pink Lady and gets the man of her dreams. One compelling Grease theory suggests that Olivia Newton-John's Sandy actually drowns in the opening act and the rest of the musical is just a fantasy. Web"Grease" came out in June 1978, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as Danny and Sandy. The Voices of 'Shrek': Where Are They Now? Another Grease OG, TV host and star Caesar played Coach Calhoun in the films. Grease 2 hit theatres in 1982 and despite launching the career of Michelle Pfeiffer, the movie became a flop at the box office after receiving poor reviews (it's currently on Rotten Tomatoes with a 35% critics score). He is deemed not competent to stand trial for mental health reasons. Tucci became a TV household name as long running characters in Diagnosis: Murder alongside Dick Van Dyke and on the comedy series It's Garry Shandling's Show. The younger Byrnes, thankfully, became sober before hitting age 50 and would go on to live for decades after finding sobriety. Travolta also led tributes for his co-star Olivia Newton John and wrote: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Tony Award-winning Dinah, now 66, went on to feature in films including Childs Play, Welcome Home and Ordinary People after Grease. In 2011, the former actress was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Travolta was married to the lateKelly Prestonfrom 1991 until her death from breast cancer in July of 2020. In 1992, two weeks after her father died of cancer, Olivia was diagnosed with the killer disease and needed to have a partial mastectomy. Her cause of death was reported as heart disease. In 1992, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became a tireless advocate for cancer research throughout the rest of her life, founding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia. The most While she became famous for her role in "Grease," Charles only logged a few acting credits after the hit film, per IMDb, including an appearance on "The Incredible Hulk" TV series, and she appears to have pretty much left acting behind for good in 1987. WebJohn F. Burnett (edited by) Casting By Joel Thurm Production Design by Philip M. Jefferies (as Phil Jefferies) Set Decoration by James L. Berkey (as James Berkey) Costume Design by Albert Wolsky Makeup Department Production Management Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Art Department Sound Department Special Effects by The Grease cast now - deaths, addiction, tragedy and just WebJeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway [1] (October 5, 1950 May 27, 2011) [1] was an American actor. Eddie Deezen, now 65, landed a role playing nerdy student Eugene Felsnic in Grease. Hull KR confirm IMG voting intention amid Championship club promotioncall. He was 87. Her character was known for her no-nonsense personality and penchant for delivering the daily morning announcements. "I was glad when it was over, to tell you the truth," the actress said. Edd Byrnes, who played dance show host Vic Fontaine during Rydells prom, was also known forhis starring role in the television series77 Sunset Strip. The actor didn't stay in front of the camera for long; his last acting credit was in 1986, four years after the film came out. Nonetheless, "Grease" remained his defining movie. Before "Grease," the legendary character actress was also known for her self-titled TV series, "The Eve Arden Show" and her role as Eve on The Mothers-In-Law," and she even played herself in the classic "I Love Lucy" episode, "L.A. at Last.". A few decades following Conaway's TV and movie heyday, fans were sad to see Conaway turn up on "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew,"where he revealed he was addicted to alcohol and prescription painkillers. Didi Conn, born Edith Bernstein, is the only cast member to appear in all three screen adaptations ofGrease,having also appeared in 1982's Grease 2, and Fox's Grease: Live! In 2008, on US reality show Celebrity Fit Club, Jeff revealed he was addicted to cocaine, alcohol and painkillers. - April 5, 2023 07:55 pm EDT. You can check out a compilation video of the Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies stars talking about Grease 2 below: A post shared by ComicBook.com (@comicbook). "Yes," choreographer Jamal Sims replied when asked if there were any Grease 2 fans in the house. She went on to a voice role on the TV series "Alvin and the Chipmunks," among other shows. She battled breast cancer again privately in 2013, and in 2017, Olivia confirmed her cancer had returned had had spread to her bones. She continued to work onstage as well, eventually earning a Tony award for Best Actress in a Play for Peter Nichol'sA Day in the Death of Joe Egg,and nominations for her work inThe House of Blue Leaves and Six Degrees of Separation, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, The Lion in Winter, Pal Joey (for Best Actress in a Musical), and Other Dessert Cities. However, she was also a Tony-winning stage performer (perBroadway World), who would later go on to a recurring role on 'Designing Women," which scored her an Emmy nod, per Emmys.com. Michelle Pfeiffer as Stefanie Zinone. The legendary star, who began her movie career in the 1930s, appeared in a plethora of Warner Bros. films,perSlant Magazine, effortlessly crossing genres. In addition, she was "hopelessly devoted" to philanthropic works, including a stint as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. It became the highest-grossing film of all time. At the end of the movie, he starts dating Paulettes little sister, Dolores. Doody was the goofy, fun-loving boyfriend of Frenchy. But within months of landing the role of heartthrob Danny, Johns girlfriend Diana Hyland died of breast cancer, aged 41. Your Danny, your John!" After appearing in both Grease and Grease 2, Calhoun made occasional appearances such as hosting Saturday Night Live. In the wake of the star's passing,FEMAIL has taken a look back at everything she and the rest of the Grease cast have accomplished over the last four decades.. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. Inspired by her climactic transformation into "Bad Sandy," Newton-John revamped her sound and image for her next album,Totally Hot, to add more of a Pink Ladies edge. He has gone on to become a voice director for Disney Television Animation, and a screenwriter for numerous cartoons, including the feature filmAll Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996). 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