He acted steadily throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The pair split in 1995. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders. [citation needed]. They call it reinventing yourself, the superstar said about how fans looked at her differently following the release of the single. We're still ridiculously childish I think.". Explaining that she had fun with her co-stars and "played around" while filming, she shared, "You know, we're still all like that. His third marriage was to Kerri Young from 1990 to 2000. Though Putzie wasn't as big of a character as some others, he was still fun to watch. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. She was 73 years old. Part of that charm was because Doody was cast perfectly and was played by Barry Pearl. The soundtrack, however, was a success and cemented Newton-Johns status as a pop superstar. 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. Conaway died the following morning at the age of 60. In addition, she was "hopelessly devoted" to philanthropic works including a stint as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. Olivia Newton-John's breakout role was in "Grease," but she was already well on her way to establishing her name in the music business. Conn has appeared on series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Transparent, and Blue Bloods. Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway[1] (October 5, 1950 May 27, 2011)[1] was an American actor. He was 91. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. After "Grease," Donnelly made appearances in films like "Can't Hardly Wait" and had roles in series such as "The Naked Brothers Band," "Family Affair," "Monk," and "Ray Donovan." The movie also gave us some memorable characters including Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. Menu. She returned to the profession in the late '90s and has appeared on television in series like Monk, Veep, and Ray Donovan, as well as the feature films Black Mass with Johnny Depp, and Cyrus, with Marisa Tomei. During group sessions, Conaway revealed he was "tortured" during his childhood, as older boys in his neighborhood would put him into dangerous situations, tying him up and threatening him. In 2012, Travolta reunited with Olivia Newton-John for their holiday album This Christmas, and in 2016 he received his first Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Robert Shapiro in FX's The People v. O.J. In an interview with Home Theater Forum, Deezen explained how happy "Grease" made him. Jeff Conaway Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway [1] (October 5, 1950 - May 27, 2011) [1] was an American actor. I worship this woman. Still, Deezen recognizes that "Grease" really set him up for success as an actor. In fact, Deezen even returned for "Grease 2," but that's not the most impressive role he's had since "Grease." (edited by) Casting By Joel Thurm Production Design by Philip M. Jefferies . You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The cast has also had their fair share of ups and downs in the 44 years since Grease debuted in theaters. 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. [12], On May 26, 2011, Conaway's family took him off life support after doctors determined they could do nothing to revive him. 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 Grease film and becoming a series regular on the sitcom Taxi. Kenickie, the T-Birds second-in-command, was brought to life by Jeff Conaway. (Allegany County Sheriff's Office), LOS ANGELES - JUNE 16: The movie "Grease", directed by Randal Kleiser. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Though she wasn't exactly someone's main love interest in "Grease," Rizzo was perhaps one of the movie's most important characters. Channing appeared in shows like "The Good Wife" and "The West Wing" and starred in movies like "The First Wives Club" and "Practical Magic." On Nov. 12, 1990, she died from heart disease. 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 shows Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. 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. Like his co-star 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 role of Danny Zuko. While she was arguably most known for playing Sandy in the cult classic, Newton-John had an incredible music career that earned her four GRAMMY awards out of 12 nominations. 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!. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Charles was just 63 when she died on August 3, 2011 (via The Hollywood Reporter). She continued to work onstage as well, eventually earning a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for Peter Nichol's A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, and nominations for her work in The House of Blue Leaves and Six Degrees of Separation. May she RIP. It was the greatest, most visceral feeling in the world,"he said. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Channing has continued to appear on both stage and screen, and played a recurring role on the CBS drama The Good Wife until 2016. Deezen, 65, was filmed entering his neighbor's vehicles without their consent earlier this year. We ask that everyone please respect the familys privacy during this very difficult time, a post on her official Facebook page read. "And it does [keep going] because they keep asking, thank God," Avalon explained about his singing career. On May 11, 2011, Conaway was found unconscious and taken to an Encino, California hospital. [9], He had appeared in an episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show for the same producers, and, he said in 1987, had been considered for the role of John Burns, which eventually went to Randall Carver:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, But then one day I got the whole script and became real interested in the actor character, then called Bobby Taylor. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. From disco-trap to deconstructed techno to Dolly-style country, we rank our favorite tracks this year. In the interview, the actor claimed he was much better after a fifth back operation, and that he had yet to use painkillers again. The Hollywood Reporter cited a coroner's report that revealed Conaway's death was caused by a "major internal infection." 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Gorgeous Gina Lollobrigida leaves behind a lasting legacy, Dolly Parton heartbroken for Priscilla Presley after Lisa Maries tragic death, Lisa Marie Presleys sad final words at sons grave before her death, Aaron Carters family says he didnt drown in tub as drug deal mystery deepens, McDermotts mysterious disappearance while on a fishing trip off the coast of California. In a 2019 interview, Newton-John told "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle Kingthat she never felt victimized over her diagnosis. In addition to her health woes, Newton-John also faced a series of other struggles in her personal life. She went on to meet and marry producer John Easterling in 2008. Hewas just 46 years old at the time of his death. Though Travolta had appeared in television shows, in the classic horror film "Carrie," and in "Saturday Night Fever," he didn't reach peak fame until "Grease." And even now, Conn has nothing but fond memories of "Grease" and her character. [16] His stepson, Emerson Newton-John,[1] is a race car driver. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. Paramount Pictures; Karwai Tang/WireImage. Initial theatrical release of the film, June 16, 1978. director of photography Film Editing by John F. Burnett . Arden died on November 12, 1990 at her Beverly Hills home at age 83, per The New York Times. On Jan. 8, 2020, died of natural causes. 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. "Another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir. 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. Played by Michael Tucci, Sonny was quite the character, and the movie definitely needed his humor and goofy grin. While pneumonia was the cause of death, the doctor who treated him for drug addiction for years says it was his dependence on prescription painkillers that eventually cost him his life. 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. Its unclear what date the image was actually taken. 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. "You have to think about it," she said. Mary K. Jacob contributed to this report. Movies. 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She then got her masters degree in social work fromNew York Universityand became a speech communication professor atCalifornia State University, Northridge. The 1978 movie, set in the '50s, follows a group of high school students as they navigate life and love. The actor's husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon (8 August).. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. NewsCore. When Grease hit theaters in June 1978, it was an instant hit and its cast members became instant stars. She went into remission for several years, until she was told the cancer was back in 2013. She was 73 years old. Here are a few other actors from the iconic Grease movie who you may not have known also died. While Ward might have found success on screen in "Grease," it's clear he became more passionate about things behind the scenes. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer," the statement on Facebook said. 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. Upon arrival at the Pasadena Recovery Center (which was filmed as part of Celebrity Rehab's first episode) Conaway, using a wheelchair, arrived drunk, mumbling to Drew Pinsky that he had binged on cocaine and Jack Daniel's whiskey the previous night. [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. Following the success of Grease, and a yearlong stint on the ABC sitcom Soap 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's I Ought to Be in Pictures. She subsequently became a prominent advocate for promoting breast cancer awareness. [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. Grease (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Deezen is best known for playing Eugene Felsnic in the original "Grease" films. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Trailer for the Musical classic hit Grease Dame Olivia Newton-John's appearance in Grease as good-girl-gone-bad Sandy will go down in movie history as one of the most iconic roles of all time. 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.". Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. Despite how painful the circumstances were, I felt so lucky to have someone like my mom with me to lean on and cry with, she stated. [21][22][23], In June 2009, Conaway joined Celebrity Rehab castmate Mary Carey at the premiere of her parody film Celebrity Pornhab with Dr. in 2016. "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. She spent the last two decades of her life giving back, a source close to Newton-John told The Post. Even if you aren't a huge fan of "Grease," you probably still know Olivia Newton-John as the actor behind Sandy, one of the main characters and love interests in the movie. 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She worked steadily through the '90s before joining the cast of the celebrated drama The West Wing in 1999 which brought her six Emmy nominations and one win. 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. The actor, who played geeky Eugene Felsnic in the "Grease" musical films and Eddie in the 1980s sitcom "Punky Brewster," also has been transferred to the Maryland Department of Health for treatment, according to Allegany County Circuit Court records reviewed Monday by . "Grease" was the word and one of the most beloved movies of the 1970s. Edd Byrnes was already a well-known actor before appearing in the movie thanks to his role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip . The movie transformed Newton-John into one of the worlds biggest stars, with her next solo album, titled Totally Hot, racing up the charts later that same year. In 2012, Lattanzi suffered a semi-psychotic meltdown and spent seven months in rehab with the support of her famous mom. On May 11, 2011, Conaway was found unconscious and he was placed on life support at Encino Hospital Medical Center, per The Los Angeles Times. I have a wonderful husband, I have all the animals I adore, I have an incredible career. 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. Conaway appeared in VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, but was forced to leave and entered rehabilitation. Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1992, at the age of 43. Because, again, it's a decision How am I gonna deal with it? 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. They divorced when he was three,[3] and Conaway and his two older sisters lived with their mother. "Grease" co-star John Travolta was devastated to hear the news and penned a sweet dedication on social media. [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. 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.. When it came to the Pink Ladies in "Grease," Jan was probably the most laid-back of the crew. 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. 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. 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. [3], While at NYU, Conaway appeared in television commercials and had the lead in a school production of The Threepenny Opera. ", Travolta posted a tribute to her on Instagram, writing: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Joan Blondell had a huge acting resume under her belt when she appeared in "Grease" as the waitress, Vi. Following his film success in "Grease," Stewart logged a series of guest spots on popular TV shows of the era, including "Wonder Woman" and "CHIPs." Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. She married actor Matt Lattanzi in 1984 before the pair welcomed their daughter, Chloe, two years later. Then, in 1981, the blonde scored her biggest hit ever with the sexually charged anthem Physical, which track spent 10 weeks at No. Market data provided by Factset. 25 on the pop charts, and Newton-John went on to win three Grammys in the mid-1970s. Four-time Grammy winner singer-songwriter and actor Olivia Newton-John who starred in the beloved movie musical Grease has passed away . But Bobby anybody could walk in and say, 'Hi, Alex.'"[13]. I love you so much. Played by Eddie Deezen, Eugene was like the lovable nerd who remained optimistic even when he was constantly getting picked on by the popular guys. In 1988, she booked the lead role of Carol Weston in the hit NBC spin-off of The Golden Girls, Empty Nest. Starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as Rydell High School sweethearts Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko, the film grossed $160 million when it was first released in 1978, according to Vanity Fair. 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 . Despite enduring chronic pain, the bubbly Australian became an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness and for treating the disease with marijuana. Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. Since its release in June of 1978, the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Grease has remained an enduring fixture of pop culture. ", On hearing about his death, "Grease" co-star John Travolta said: "Jeff Conaway was a wonderful and decent man and we will miss him. 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. In September 2017, Newton-John went public with the devastating diagnosis but insisted she wasnt focused on her illness, but on things that make her happy. Her last project,"Bart Got a Room,"was in 2008, and in an interview with Empty Nest TV, Manoff explained that she was done with Hollywood. "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. Your impact was incredible. Prior to Grease, she also starred in the premiere New York and Los Angeles productions of The Rocky Horror Show alongside Tim Curry. By the mid-2000s he had relapsed. Screw. My eating disorder started when I was 15 and carried on until my early 20s, the star told the Mail on Sunday in 2013. [2][8] The two would reunite in the 1978 motion picture musical Grease, in which Travolta played Zuko and Conaway his buddy Kenickie. In 1989, however, things began to turn around with the success of Look Who's Talking, co-starring Kirstie Alley, but it was 1994's Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino, that truly sparked his career resurgence, earning him his second Oscar nomination in the process. Channing was the perfect actor to play Rizzo, and she continued to shine bright after "Grease" wrapped. Sadly on August 8, 2022, at the age of 73, Newton-Johndied at her California home, reported The New York Times. In the years since the movie came out, Travolta has been nominated for two Oscars. Her big screen follow-up, Xanadu co-starring Gene Kelly was a critical and commercial failure, but produced a hit soundtrack and a slew of top 20 singles, including "Magic," which spent five weeks at number one on the charts. 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. In 2010 he provided voice-over for the English version of the animated short film Dante's Hell Animated (released in 2013), in which he is credited as "Hollywood legend Jeff Conaway". The superstar poured money into her Olivia Newton-John Cancer Fund and helped fund the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Victoria, Australia. 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. [2] Taxi writer Sam Simon recalled in 2008 that during production of Simon's first script for that show, a missing Conaway was found in his dressing room too high on drugs to perform. [14] In 2000, he released the album It Don't Make Sense You Can't Make Peace on the KEGMusic label. And I could die tomorrow a tree could fall on me. Fans were surprised when Charles did a complete career change and became a college professor at California State University, Northridge. CHRIS ROCK'S BROTHER CHALLENGES WILL SMITH TO A BOXING MATCH AFTER OSCARS SLAP, Eddie Deezen was arrested on burglary charges in April 2022. The 'Grease' star's death is being linked to her battle with breast cancer. 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. I went to McDonalds drive-thru for lunch but left with bags of cash instead, Prince Harry roasted at Critics Choice Awards 2023, Biden, Harris photo-op with Warriors team takes awkward turn: 'I'm not doing that', Listen to chilling 911 call ahead of Lisa Marie Presleys cardiac arrest, Marvin Gaye IIIs wife files restraining order after domestic violence arrest, Kanye Wests new wife Bianca Censori wasnt a fan of his music, Wife of 'Boy Meets World' star William Daniels details 'painful' 'open marriage'. Nonetheless, "Grease" remained his defining movie. Ghostley died at her Studio City, California home on September 21, 2007 at age 81 following a long colon cancer illness, according to The Hollywood Reporter. To this day, it remains one of the highest-selling records of all time. I ended up reading with [star] Judd Hirsch and it went really well."[10]. His family surrounded Conaway in his hospital room Thursday afternoon when he was taken off life support, Brock said. The daughter of screenwriter Arnold Manoff, and Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress/director Lee Grant, Dinah Manoff played Marty Maraschino, the Pink Ladies biggest flirt. Tragically, the much-loved actress died at the age of 73 on Monday, August 8, surrounded by her family at her California ranch. She has been married to her second husband, David Shire, since 1982. "City Boy" was released as a single. In fact, in an interview with Broadway World, Channing explained that "Grease" was definitely her big break, and, it turns out, it was somewhat of a challenge. You were as kind and loving a person as theres ever been. Grease is one of those classic films filled with songs that just about everyone can recite today. Putzie, played by Kelly Ward, was another important member of the T-Birds in "Grease." In 1981, she released Physical, the biggest album of her career. 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.". The embattled actor first faced harassment accusations for a social media incident in 2021. [1][3] His second marriage, from 1980 until their divorce in 1985, was to Rona Newton-John,[2] elder sister of his Grease co-star, Olivia Newton-John. He was 46. Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. 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. Four years later, doctors discovered thatNewton-Johns cancer had spread and was now stage IV. "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. 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. 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. After playing the innocent, smart, and sweet (and later strong and confident) Sandy, Newton-Johnstarred in "Xanadu" and continued to release music like hits "Physical" and "I HonestlyLove You" (via Billboard). 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. 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