No cause of death was given in a statement on her official Facebook page, but. [14] In 2000, he released the album It Don't Make Sense You Can't Make Peace on the KEGMusic label. And Sid Caesar, who played Coach Calhoun, died on Feb. 12, 2014. Based on the 1971 . Her cause of death was reported as heart disease. The highest grossing movie of the year, it also produced one of the best-selling albums of all-time; a 1982 sequel starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield; a live television event, Grease: Live! Jeff Conaway, the long-troubled actor from Grease and TV's Taxi who waged a public battle with cocaine, painkillers and alcohol, died Friday at age 60. "I was so much older than she was in life, but I could not think about that so I sort of threw myself back to what I felt when I was her age," she said of playing Rizzo. We're still ridiculously childish I think.". I love you so much. Watch "Dr. Drew" Friday night at 9 ET on HLN to hear about Dr. Drew's close relationship with Jeff Conaway. [31], Best Supporting Actor, Comedy or Musical Series, "Jeff Conaway, Actor In 'Taxi', Is Dead at 60", "Jeff Conaway Took a Wrong Turn After Taxi, but Now He's Back on Track as a Soap Stud", "Jeff talks about Vikki and drugs at home", "Celebs Check Into Rehab 2 With Dr. Drew", "Jeff Conaway on Michael Jackson's Death", "Celebrity Rehab's Jeff Conaway: 'I Told Corey Haim He Was Gonna Die', "Jeff Conaway did not overdose, is 'tenuous' in coma as he battles pneumonia, says Dr. Drew Pinsky", "Actor Jeff Conaway's death ruled accidental", "Orson's Last Dance and My Lovely Encounters with Jeff Conaway! Conaway, 60, suffered from pneumonia and sepsis in recent weeks and had been in a medically-induced coma in an Encino, California, hospital for two weeks, manager Phil Brock said. John Travolta starred as Danny Zuko, leader of the greaser group known as the T-Birds. He posted a lengthy rant on Facebook about a server at a local restaurant, Kara Lashbaugh. He was 87. Drew. The sad news was announced on her official Facebook page in a statement reading: Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. The actor's husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon (8 August).. But when her family decides to stay in America, Sandy is enrolled in Rydell High alongside Danny, who tries to play it cool in front of his gang of greaser friends the T-Birds causing friction between them. By the mid-2000s he had relapsed. He portrayed Kenickie in the film Grease and had roles in two television series: struggling actor Bobby Wheeler in Taxi and security officer Zack Allan on Babylon 5. In addition to the Pink Ladies in "Grease," the guys trying to woo them, the T-Birds, were also a big part of the film. And [the producers] said they had been thinking along the same lines, so I read again. Prosecutors have since changed his charges to assault and disorderly conduct, however, according to an order obtained by TMZ on Monday. [4], He also spent time living with his grandparents in South Carolina, which gave him enough of a Southern accent[4] that when he accompanied his mother to a casting call for director Arthur Penn's Broadway play All the Way Home, a story set in Knoxville, Tennessee, the 10-year-old Conaway landed a featured role as one of four boys. I have nothing really to complain about.. We give each other a lot of support," he said. He was 87 years old. Despite her long battle with cancer, news of Newton-Johns passing still shook the showbiz world and prompted an outpouring of grief from her celebrity friends. Initial theatrical release of the film, June 16, 1978. 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.". 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Newton-John spoke publicly of her beaus disappearance, telling the Australian Womens Weekly magazine: I think there will always be a question mark I dont think I will ever really be at peace with it.. It was frustrating. "Maybe deep down I knew there was a reason or a purpose for it," she said. Food was the one thing I could be in control of.. Hollywood legend Olivia Newton-John has died of breast cancer. Its soundtrack, featuring the songs "You're the One That I Want," "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You," as well as the self-titled theme song sung by Frankie Valli, was also a major chart topper in the late 1970s disco era. While his character in "Grease" had eyes for Dinah Manoff's Marty Maraschino, two decades earlier, young fans had their eyes on him. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. The Physical songstress is survived by her husband of 14 years, John Easterling, and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, 36. He was 46. "You were as kind and loving a person as there's ever been. The cast has also had their fair share of ups and downs in the 44 years since Grease debuted in theaters. Nonetheless, "Grease" remained his defining movie. Grease (1978) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Randal Kleiser . "Or maybe I needed to create one to make it okay for myself. [11] Conaway was reported at the time to be dissatisfied with being typecast as a "blond bimbo" and the "butt of struggling-actor jokes," along with finding the nature of the role repetitive. Menu. [2], His father, Charles,[2] was an actor, producer, and publisher. However, it was truly his work as a writer, director, and producer that took off. Los Angeles," she explained, adding, "So now I am raising my kids, riding my horse, writing a novel, teaching acting, cooking vegetable soup from my garden.". "Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. [12] He also felt creatively stymied: I wanted to do things with Bobby, but as the show went on, I could see I wasn't going to get that chance Lemme tell you I loved Bobby, I identified with Bobby. Sadly on. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The 1978 movie, set in the '50s, follows a group of high school students as they navigate life and love. Sadly, according to the BBC, Conaway's addiction to prescription drugs may have started with "Grease," as a back injury he suffered while filming the movie spawned a lifelong addiction. [3] His mother, Helen, an actress who went by the stage name Mary Ann Brooks,[2] taught music at New York City's Brook Conservatory. Obviously, after "Grease," Tucci went on to appear in plenty of movies and television shows all throughout the 1980s and '90s, including "Diff'rent Strokes," "Groucho," "It's Garry Shandling's Show," and "The Paper Chase." Manoff has three children with her second husband, Arthur Mortell. Newton-John, a four-time Grammy winner, died in August 2022 at 73 years old. 25 on the pop charts, and Newton-John went on to win three Grammys in the mid-1970s. 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. Paramount Pictures; Karwai Tang/WireImage. Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73. Updated on: August 8, 2022 / 5:15 PM Legal Statement. This development caused the show's producers to realize that Conaway was expendable and contributed to his termination. "Physical," "Xanadu," and "Please Mister Please" are some of her most recognized hits, but her performances in "Grease" are some of her best. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Her cancer returned in 2013 and 2017, and on August 8, 2022, her husband John Easterling announced the icon's death at the age of 73. Legal Statement. She went on to win one more Emmy for the made-for-television movie The Matthew Shepard Story in 2002, which earned her a Screen Actor's Guild Award as well. Olivia Newton-John on finding a purpose in cancer, Marie Osmond says her kids won't get an inheritance, Former "American Idol" contestant C.J. [citation needed] From 1994 to 1999, he played Sergeant, later promoted to Security Chief, Zack Allan on Babylon 5. ", My heart is broken. He appeared in films such as Jawbreaker, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and Do You Wanna Know a Secret? Cookies help us deliver our Services. Then: One of the few original Grease stars to join the Grease 2 cast, she reprised her role as Frenchy, charged with taking Michael around school. Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. You were as kind and loving a person as theres ever been. A commitment order obtained by TMZ reportedly states that the Grease actor, 65, is undergoing treatment at the Maryland Department of Health, and will not be able to stand trial in his burglary . Deezen is best known for playing Eugene Felsnic in the original "Grease" films. In early 2008, Conaway appeared with other celebrities in the VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. [12] Conaway's doctor attributed his death to his addiction, stating, "What happens is, like with most opiate addicts, eventually they take a little too much and they aspirate so what's in their mouth gets into their lungs That's what happened with Jeff. But in 1998, she came out of retirement. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.. In addition to her health woes, Newton-John also faced a series of other struggles in her personal life. 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. [17], After experiencing a crisis in the mid-1980s, Conaway came to grips with having a substance abuse problem. The character was the leader of the T-Birds rival gang called the Scorpions. It was annulled. [16] His stepson, Emerson Newton-John,[1] is a race car driver. She was 93 years old at the time of her death. Deezen is best known for playing Eugene Felsnic in the original "Grease" films. On Nov. 12, 1990, she died from heart disease. In the mid-1960s, he was the lead singer and guitarist for a rock band, The 3 1/2, which recorded four singles for Cameo Records in 1966 and 1967: In 1979, Conaway recorded a self-titled debut album for Columbia Records. Explaining that she had fun with her co-stars and "played around" while filming, she shared, "You know, we're still all like that. "I lucked out that my first film was 'Grease,'" he said, noting, "It was just electric because I'd been in high school just two years earlier. One of Donnelly's most recent roles was as Margot in the 2020 thriller "Souvenirs," so it's clear that she hasn't slowed down her career in the slightest. Some of your favorite characters from the movie were played by actors who went on to find plenty of success, while others have stayed relatively quiet. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. The Grease legend died at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends following a long battle with cancer. He says I'm the only choice for a white actor, but that they'd had a meeting and thought that maybe Bobby should be black and that now they're looking at black actors. He posted a lengthy rant . That claim has not been substantiated. "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and . Newton-John had been singing and performing before she was cast in "Grease," but the movie helped her reach a new level of fame. Grease wasn't his first time working with co-star John Travolta, as the two worked together on 1976's made-for-television movie The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. If you're curious about what the cast of "Grease" is doing now, here's what you need to know. The true story of the g-strings and murders behind, Grammy-winning recording artist and country music star. Jan, the nerdy, junk food loving member of the Pink Ladies was played by Jamie Donnelly, who originated the part on Broadway, and was the only cast member to play the same role in both the stage musical and the film. [27] After initial reports, Drew Pinsky, who had treated Conaway for substance abuse, said the actor was suffering not from a drug overdose, but rather from pneumonia with sepsis, for which he was placed into an induced coma. Aside from "Grease," Avalon is probably most well-known for his role in the 1960s"Beach Party" movies, which he starred in alongside Annette Funicello. Channing was the perfect actor to play Rizzo, and she continued to shine bright after "Grease" wrapped. But she did not become a bona fide superstar until her casting opposite John Travolta in 1978s movie musical Grease.. "My heart is broken," singer-songwriter Richard Marx tweeted. [21][22][23], In June 2009, Conaway joined Celebrity Rehab castmate Mary Carey at the premiere of her parody film Celebrity Pornhab with Dr. Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, at the same time her father died from cancer. Screen capture. Olivia Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny Zuko in a scene from the movie "Grease," released in 1978. "When my twins turned 3 and my oldest turned 9, my wonderful husband and I decided it was time to get out of Dodge, a.k.a. "He was the consummate performer and entertainer," Brock said. And one of the T-Birds, Doody was certainly entertaining and charming on screen. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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." I just couldn't appreciate it and use it as just a job, as a learning experience. [19], With John Travolta's support, Conaway took courses and auditing from the Church of Scientology to cope with his drug problem and depression,[20] although he did not intend to become a Scientologist. Played by Michael Tucci, Sonny was quite the character, and the movie definitely needed his humor and goofy grin. Pearl and his onscreen love interest Didi Conn are the only two cast members from the 1978 film to appear in Grease: Live! [3] After playing with the rock band 3 1/2 beginning at age 15, he attended the North Carolina School of the Arts[3][6] and later transferred to New York University. Jeff Conaway was best known for his role as Kenickie in "Grease," as well as his role in the TV series "Taxi," alongside actors like Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito. 1. To this day, it remains one of the highest-selling records of all time. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. Channing appeared in shows like "The Good Wife" and "The West Wing" and starred in movies like "The First Wives Club" and "Practical Magic." In a 2019 interview, Newton-John told "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle Kingthat she never felt victimized over her diagnosis. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. [2], After breaking into series television in 1975 with Happy Days, followed by guest spots in several other TV shows, and three more films including Grease, he was cast as aspiring actor Bobby Wheeler on Taxi, which premiered in fall 1978. The starlet won Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, for Let Me Be There in 1974 and both Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, for the ballad I Honestly Love You in 1975. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. I love you so much. She subsequently became a prominent advocate for promoting breast cancer awareness. Frenchy's troublemaking boyfriend Doody was portrayed by Barry Pearl, who performed in the first national tour of Grease prior to joining the cast of the film. Didi Conn, born Edith Bernstein, is the only cast member to appear in all three screen adaptations of Grease, having also appeared in 1982's Grease 2, and Fox's 2016 event Grease: Live!. Though Avalon has gotten older, he has remained a performer in every sense of the word, and that's pretty impressive. He underwent treatment in the late 1980s and often spoke candidly about his addictions. He was married to Olivia Newton Johns older sister, Rona Newton-John, for five years. The woman responded with a post of her own on Twitter, however. She stayed busy for the rest of the '80s, starring in the film version of the play, as well as parts in Ordinary People, and the horror movie Child's Play. In the years since, he has built a long list of guest star credits on TV shows ranging from Alfred Hitchcock Presents, to Baywatch, Beverly Hills 90210, and Even Stevens. In 2008, he appeared on Seasons 1 and 2 of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew for drug and alcohol treatment. Deezen criticized her appearance and called her an "attention w----.". Last fall, Newton-Johntold Fox Newsthat she felt the track was a bit raunchy when it first came out. Rest now, sweet friend. Olivia Newton-John died Monday at her ranch in Southern California, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. After all, Travolta played the handsome stud in the film, and people were understandably taken with him. Conaway played struggling actor turned cab driver, Bobby Wheeler, on and off for four seasons, starting in 1978. Deezen voiced characters on "The Weird Al Show," "Dexter's Laboratory," and "Kim Possible." He has gone on to star in several hit films since, including Face/Off, Get Shorty, and Primary Colors, as well as a return to movie musicals with his performance as Edna Turnblad in the 2007 remake of Hairspray. Sadly, son Jett died after hitting his head while having a seizure in 2009 (via People). In a 2005 radio interview with WDCM (via YouTube), Ghostley admitted she was surprised that older fans liked "Grease," but added, "I do get a lot of letters. He died on May 27, 2011. Edd Byrnes, the actor who played Vince Fontaine in Grease, has died. "Hope you're all doing the same during these trying times.". When it came to the Pink Ladies in "Grease," Jan was probably the most laid-back of the crew. While Ward might have found success on screen in "Grease," it's clear he became more passionate about things behind the scenes. Arden also reprised the role in "Grease 2." 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 opposite Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson in Mike Nichols' The Fortune. She added that while denial was how she originally dealt with the news, she focused on the joy of life and everyday living as part of her healing process. Here's What The Cast Of Grease Is Doing Now, Paramount Pictures, Walter McBride/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures, G'day Usa/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures, Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures, Bobby Bank/Getty Images, Paramount Pictures, Robert Mora/Getty Images. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. NewsCore. "That causes a rapidly progressing and overwhelming pneumonia that they usually don't know that they have, because they're sort of too out of it because of the drugs and by the time they get to the hospital it's too late. [24], In August 2009, Conaway was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight. In addition, she was "hopelessly devoted" to philanthropic works including a stint as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. Newton-John was born in England in 1948, before relocating to Australia at the age of 5. She was 73 years old. The Hollywood legend was 70 years old when she died, according to The New York Times. "Jeff was a severe, severe opiate addict with chronic pain, one of the most serious and dangerous combination of problems you could possibly interact with," Dr. Drew Pinsky said during a taping for Friday night's "Dr. Drew" on HLN. She has been married and divorced four times, and was in a long-term relationship with cinematographer Daniel Gillham until his death in 2014. A look back at the crazy true story of Chippendales founder Somen "Steve" Banerjee and the murder and murder-for-hire plots at the center of the Hulu series. (CBS via Getty Images), CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. After two brief attempts at sitcom stardom in the early 1980s, Channing re-teamed with Nicholson and Nichols (as well as Meryl Streep) for the film Heartburn, based on Nora Ephron's best-selling novel. 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. They call it reinventing yourself, the superstar said about how fans looked at her differently following the release of the single. In an interview with CBS News' Gayle King, Newton-John explained that she had to learn to remind herself not to let the thought of cancer consume her. Following the juggernaut success of the film, Travolta's next hit came with 1980's Urban Cowboy, but then a string of disappointments followed, and the actor's career hit a slump throughout the following decade. The 'Grease' star's death is being linked to her battle with breast cancer. Fans were surprised when Charles did a complete career change and became a college professor at California State University, Northridge. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Rest in song and mirth.". Marty, another Pink Lady, was pretty entertaining to watch, and it was clear she didn't really care much about conventional standards. Trending. 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