This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jeff Conaway was best known for his role as 1 on the charts. Not long after scoring the role of Doris in Fame (1980), Teefy played Pink Lady Sharon in Grease 2. ", He added, "But simultaneously, it makes it that much tougher to see that you've been benched. 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. He was 60. The couple got married in 1992 and now have four children together. And it took a long wait time to come back.". 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Luft has two children and four grandchildren whom she shared with her late ex-husband, Jerry Mamberg. In the mid 60s, Warren Casey met Jim Jacobs at the Chicago Stage Guild. Newton-John died peacefully at her home in Southern California on August 8, 2022, at age 73. "I saw it for the first time two days ago," Shanel Bailey (Hazal) admitted. She died on December 18, 2008, from leukemia. 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 two brief attempts at sitcom stardom in the early-1980s, Channing re-teamed with Nicholson and Nichols (as well asMeryl Streep) for the filmHeartburn, based onNora Ephron's best-selling novel. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She shares three daughters whom are also actresses Gideon, Odessa and Valentine with ex-husband Felix O. Adlon. 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. Litten gave a good account of himself at Headingley with Will Gardiner also standing tall. Five years later, after a handful of TV appearances in shows like M*A*S*H, The Waltons, and Magnum, P.I., Ward retired from acting on-camera. He died of Aids-related complications in 1988, aged 53. Travolta took a hiatus from acting to grieve his wife's death before returning to work. 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 ", Speaking of Zmed, his character from Grease 2, Johnny Nogerelli, felt like a possible inspiration for Gil, the new T-Bird played by Nicholas McDonough in Rise of the Pink Ladies. The stars plunged into the orchestra pit, with Jim sustaining a concussion and Bettina breaking her arm. Since its release in June of 1978, the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musicalGreasehas remained an enduring fixture of pop culture. 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. He went on to have various roles on TV and film over the next decade. Jeff Conaway who played Kenickie. She was struck by tragedy when she was diagnosed with lung cancer, which later spread to her brain. 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. in 2016, playing Frosty Palace's head waitress Vi. "Grease" co-star John Travolta was devastated to hear the news and penned a sweet dedication on social media. 'Back to the Future' Cast: Where Are They Now? She has been married and divorced four times, and was in a long-term relationship with cinematographer Daniel Gillham until his death in 2014. She was 82. Two weeks later, the decision was made to take him off life support. Australian actress Olivia Newton-John sadly passed away on the morning of August 8, after battling breast cancer for over 30 years. 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. But he had a long running battle with cocaine, alcohol and pain-killer addiction. It's unclear what was the exact cause of her death. In 2010, Jeff suffered a brain haemorrhage, a broken hip and a fractured neck in a freak fall at his home, and less than a year later, in May 2011, he was found unconscious at his home after collapsing. The actor first shot to fame in the 1950s detective series "77 Sunset Strip," where he played the comb-obsessed nightclub valet, Kookie, decades before Fonzie of "Happy Days" incessantly combed his own signature ducktail. She went on to record 15 more studio albums, achieving a career total of 26, and selling over 100 million units worldwide. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Robin Trocki, who came to "Glee" with no acting experience, played Jean Sylvester in five episodes throughout Seasons 1 and 2. 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. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. "Physical," "Xanadu," and "Please Mister Please" are some of her most recognized hits, but her performances in "Grease" are some of her best. Allan was struck down by liver cancer and died in June 1999 at the age of 62. 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. (2016). 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Debuts New Music Video for Cover of Frankie Valli's Iconic Song. Kelly died at 57 in 2020 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer. 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. Olivia Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, announced that she had died on Monday morning at age 73 She was best known as a singer and already had three 'My Cousin Vinny' Cast: Where Are They Now? 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. Caesar died in 2014 at age 91. After three seasons onTaxi, and two Golden Globe nominations, Conaway left the hit show due to both creative differences with the producers and his struggles with drug abuse on set. Character actress Eve Arden (born Eunice Quedens) famously starred in the 1940s and 1950s radio and TV comedy, "Our Miss Brooks," as English teacher Connie Brooks but in "Grease," she took on a different rank in the high school ecosystem when she played Rydell High's Principal McGee. 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. I actually did a production of Children of Eden with Adrian Zmed, so I'm a fan. 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 After appearing in both Grease and Grease 2, Calhoun made occasional appearances such as hosting Saturday Night Live. Edd Byrnes, who played TV dance show host Vic Fontaine in "Grease," was known for more than his flirty prom scene in the hit film. "She delivers and she defines Hollywood beauty You can't begrudge them their success. Things took a dark turn in the mid-2000s when Conaway relapsed from substance abuse and turned up on reality TV as a star of the VH1 showsCelebrity Fit ClubandCelebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. Tell us again.' 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. They began collaborating on a play about high school life during the golden age of rock n roll in the 50s. In 2009, John and wife Kelly Prestons 16-year-old son Jett was found dead in a bathtub at the familys holiday home in the Bahamas. So fun.". That said, Dr. Drew told People Magazine in 2011, with permission from the family, that the actor had experienced a deeply traumatic childhood, as well. She was 93. According to her autobiography, "Me and My Shadows" (1998), she and her younger brother Joey Luft lived an idyllic childhood in Bel Air, oblivious to any problems that may have She made several appearances in TV and movies over the years as well but left her career in the entertainment business after earning a bachelors degree fromAntioch University Los Angelesin psychology and theater. In addition, she was "hopelessly devoted" to philanthropic works, including a stint as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. She played lead role of sweet and innocent Sandy who becomes a Pink Lady and gets the man of her dreams. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Fans of Grease are mourning the loss of the 1978 musical's lead, The actress has been remembered in a series of heartfelt tributes from her former costars and friends after her husband,John Easterling, shared the news of her death on, 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. Songwriter Justin Tranter added, "I mean always. Sonny is the brash, wise-cracking Italian, played in the movie by Michael Tucci, now 76. Speaking of Zmed, his character from Grease 2, Johnny Nogerelli, felt like a possible inspiration for Gil, the new T-Bird played by Nicholas McDonough in Rise of the Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, Grammy-winning recording artist and country music star. She was 73. Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Though she continued to act, Luft is more well-known for her singing and stage work, her latest playing Martha Watson in the national tour of White Christmas. She won her fourth Grammy for her 1981 hit single Physical. Following the success of Grease, and a yearlong stint on the ABC sitcomSoap in 1978, she went on to win a Tony award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play in 1980 for Neil Simon'sI Ought to Be in Pictures. 'Can't Hardly Wait' Cast: Where Are They Now. "Love," Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Olivia) simply replied when we asked her opinion on Grease 2. 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Do you know what my favorite one of Grease 2? Offers may be subject to change without notice. She returned to the profession in the late-'90s and has appeared on television in series like Monk,Veep,andRay Donovan, as well as the feature films Cyrus (2010) with Marisa Tomei and Black Mass(2015) withJohnny Depp. 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.. In 2021, she released her first novel,The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold, through Star Alley Press. She costarred on the sitcom alongside Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol, and was featured in every episode of its seven-season run. The Hollywood legend was 70 years old when she died, according to The New York Times. Read on to find out what the class of Rydell High 1978 has been up to since the film's release. According to reports, he is said to be considered a danger to himself and those around him by officials. The latest sad news to emerge is the death of actor Edd Byrnes, who played Vince Fontaine in the hit movie musical, who has died unexpectedly aged 87. After her turn as beauty school dropout Frenchy in the original 1978 film, she went on to star in television shows likeThe Fonz and the Happy Days Gang, Benson, and the PBS seriesShining Time Station alongside Ringo Starr, and, later, George Carlin. She won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her work in the critically-acclaimed show in 2002. 15 years after he landed the role of Leo, the actor contracted HIV. Cast: Where Are They Now? ; and the upcoming Paramount+ spin-offs Grease: Rise of the Pink LadiesandSummer Lovin'. Prosecutors brought the charges of assault and disorderly conduct against him. McDonald had his breakout role as not-so-bright Goose, a T-Bird. 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. Barry Pearl played Doody in the musical (left). The Cast of 'Beetlejuice': Where Are They Now? 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. Caulfield has been married to actress Juliet Mills since 1980, and has appeared on shows like Pam & Tommy and American Horror Story. 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 remains one of the most popular films to have come out during the 1970s, propelling its stars to a whole new level of fame. Over Her Dead Body is a 2008 American romantic comedy film starring Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, Lake Bell, Lindsay Sloane and Jason Biggs. It was written and directed by Jeff Lowell. The film is about Kate (Eva Longoria), who dies on the day of her wedding to fianc Henry (Paul Rudd). He subsequently begins a relationship with psychic Ashley (Lake Bell) who becomes haunted by Kate trying to sabotage their relationship. Another famous character actress, Dody Goodman, played Eve Arden's character's sidekick, wacky high school secretary Blanche Hodel in "Grease" and its sequel. The stars have also had their fair share of ups and downs in the decades years after Greasedebuted in theaters. Stockard, now 78, will forever be remembered for her iconic role as Rizzo. Catch up with your favorite T-Birds and Pink Ladies after two of them flew off in a convertible into the sky. Zmed played Nogerelli, the leader of the T-Birds. Since then, Travolta has proven to have serious staying power in the industry, starring in dozens of films over the last 40 years including the likes of Pulp Fiction, Hairspray, Face Off, and Get Shorty.. 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. Now 68, he stars in the upcoming action films Paradise City and American Metal, the latter of which is slated for release in 2023., Stockard Channing played Rizzo in Grease (left). Frenchy's troublemaking boyfriend Doody was portrayed by Barry Pearl, who performed in the first national tour ofGreaseprior to joining the cast of the film. His marriage to Olivia Newton-Johns sister Rona ended after five years as he struggled with drug addiction. Annette Charles played the cha-cha dancing Charlene "Cha Cha" DiGregorio in "Grease," and she was featured prominently in a prom scene dance-off scene with John Travolta, much to the dismay of Olivia Newton-John's character, Sandy. Stewart tragically died from complications relating to AIDS on April 20, 1994 (via Facebook). Something went wrong, please try again later. The Cast of Boy Meets World: Where Are They Now? 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. The man who penned the screenplay was the first to be hit by the curse. 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. Travolta and Preston had set up a foundation in Jet's name to help children with special needs. Actress: Grease 2. After Part 1 of the Netflix series was released on November 4, 2022, the streamer just released the official trailer for Part 2 of season 4, which will premiere on Friday, June 2, 2023. "I was glad when it was over, to tell you the truth," the actress said. Price played Rhonda, another member of the Pink Ladies. First, the show lost long-time character actress Selma Diamond (who played chain-smoking bailiff Selma Hacker) to cancer after Season 2. Conn was married to her first husband, actor and writer Frank Conn, from 1975 to 1978, the year Grease was released.She and her second husband, composer David Shire, have been married since 1984. 'Coming to America' Cast: Where Are They Now? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. He was married to Olivia Newton Johns older sister, Rona Newton-John, for five years. The 71-year-old actress is a stepmother to Shire's son, screenwriter Matthew Shire, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Talia Shire.. Marisa Davila (Jane) added, "I love Grease 2. His family took him off life support two weeks later after doctors confirmed there was nothing more they could do for him. Her character was known for her no-nonsense personality and penchant for delivering the daily morning announcements. Before "Grease," Goodman played Mary Hartman's mother on the late night soap of the same name, and after the film, she logged a recurring role on the NBC sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes." He was diagnosed with HIV in 1993 and on April 4, 1994, died from pneumonia as a result of complications fromAIDS. In addition to the box office and Billboard success brought on by the musical, her performance inGreasealso landed her a Golden Globe nomination. 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. Didi, now 71, regularly refers back to her Grease days and still loves wearing her pink ladies jacket. Olivia 'Your Danny, your John': Travolta pays heartbreaking tribute had metastasized and spread to her bones. 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. 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. He was 91. The Australian native was best known as a singer and already had three Grammys under her beltbefore taking on the role of sweet and innocent Sandy Olsson in Grease. WebJeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway [1] (October 5, 1950 May 27, 2011) [1] was an American actor. Conn and Shire also have a 30-year-old adopted son, Daniel Shire, who was diagnosed with autism when he was two. 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. It's been decades sinceGrease debuted in theaters. Pearl and his onscreen love interest Didi Conn are the only two cast members from the 1978 film to appear inGrease: Live! But 15 years later the gay actor and dancer contracted HIV. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Frenchy was best known for being a beauty school drop-out. After a whirlwind fling of "Summer Nights," the pair assumes their time together is over, and that Sandy must return to Australia with her parents. His death is the latest in a long line of tragedies that have struck those who worked on Grease since its blockbuster box office days. In the years since the movie came out, Travolta has been nominated for two Kelly Ward brought the youngest member of the T-Birds, Putzie, to life in a role specifically created for the film. 'Sweet Home Alabama' Cast: Where Are They Now? 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. She's been nominated for an Oscar (for Six Degrees of Separation), various Golden Globes and has won an Emmy and Tony award. Fans were surprised when Charles did a complete career change and became a college professor at California State University, Northridge. Sadly, Blondell's last years during which she filmed "Grease" were spent struggling withrheumatoid arthritis, via Slant Magazine. 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). He later tried his hand in the world of voice acting. She went on to a voice role on the TV series "Alvin and the Chipmunks," among other shows. The Cal State Northridge newsletterdescribed her as a "supportive and enthusiastic advocate who helped students find their voice as an instructor of speech communication and public speaking in the Chicana and Chicano Studies department, where she had taught since 2002.". We are no longer accepting comments on this article. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Love it," Jason Schmidt (Buddy) shared. But the brains behind the story that became a worldwide sensation only enjoyed his success for 10 years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Among the first to pay tribute to Newton-John on Monday was her Grease co-star John Travolta, who lost his wife, Kelly Preston, to breast cancer in 2020., 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., Olivia Newton-Johnwas best known as a singer and already had three Grammys under her belt when she took on the role of Sandy in the 1978 musical. Here are a few other actors from the iconic Grease movie who you may not have known also died. The legendary star, who began her movie career in the 1930s, appeared in a plethora of Warner Bros. films,perSlant Magazine, effortlessly crossing genres. 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. Multiple cast members from the classic movie have passed away over the past four decades, including one legendary star who died the year after the film was released. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Hull KR confirm IMG voting intention amid Championship club promotioncall. She overcame cancer a second time in 2013, but the disease returned four years later. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." He was 87 years old. Fans already knew actress Alice Ghostley from her role as clumsy housekeeper Esmeralda on the ABC sitcom "Bewitched." So yes, big fan. Her ashes were sent into space with her husbands ashes so they could spend eternity exploring the universe together. Greasewasn't his first time working with costar John Travolta, as the two worked together on 1976's made-for-television movieThe Boy in the Plastic Bubble. 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