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. [24], In August 2009, Conaway was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight. Conn has appeared on series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Transparent, and Blue Bloods. Nonetheless, "Grease" remained his defining movie. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) 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. I have a wonderful husband, I have all the animals I adore, I have an incredible career. 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. Beloved actor Olivia Newton-John, who won hearts as Sandy in the 1978 classic movie-musical "Grease," has died, her family confirmed on Aug. 8. One of the most memorable scenes from "Grease" starred Frankie Avalon as the Teen Angel who sang "Beauty School Dropout." 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'. He was 87. 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.". Played by Dinah Manoff, Marty was the perfect addition to "Grease." I love you so much. And this grown a-- old man has the balls to post this on facebook about me im losing my mind," Lashbaugh wrote. Dennis Stewart is best known for playing Leo Craterface Balmudo in Grease. In 2013, however, an X-ray taken after a car accident revealed Newton-John had cancer in right shoulder. Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway[1] (October 5, 1950 May 27, 2011)[1] was an American actor. Before he donned Danny Zuko's leather jacket, John Travolta was already a bona fide star thanks to his roles as Vinnie Barbarino on Welcome Back, Kotter, Billy Nolan in Carrie, and Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever for which he received his first Academy Award nomination. [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. Then, in 1981, the blonde scored her biggest hit ever with the sexually charged anthem Physical, which track spent 10 weeks at No. Olivia Newton-John died Monday at her ranch in Southern California, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. A US Coast Guard investigation, released in 2008, suggested McDermott was lost at sea. However, in April 2010, a private investigator hired by an American television program claimed McDermott was alive in Mexico and had faked his death for a life insurance payout. Travolta was married to the late Kelly Preston from 1991 until her death from breast cancer in July of 2020. After appearing in the 1978 film, Stewart reprised his role for Grease 2 in 1982. In an interview with Snakkle, Ward explained that he loved working on "Grease," especially with his coworkers from the movie. Not only was Olivia a dear friend, but one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with," wrote Dionne Warwick. Meanwhile, daughter Chloe Lattanzi has faced health battles of her own, struggling with anorexia and drug addiction. She went on to a voice role on the TV series "Alvin and the Chipmunks," among other shows. Another famous character actress, Dody Goodman, played Eve Arden's character's sidekick, wacky high school secretary Blanche Hodel in "Grease" and its sequel. pic.twitter.com/Z1zkVe9CVb, Barbra Streisand also shared a photo and wrote, "Too young to leave this world. She then got her masters degree in social work fromNew York Universityand became a speech communication professor atCalifornia State University, Northridge. But I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to record it. After "Grease," Ward continued acting for a bitand got into voice acting as well, voicing characters in the likes of "Challenge of the GoBots" and "Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures." Jeff Conaway Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway [1] (October 5, 1950 - May 27, 2011) [1] was an American actor. Played by Jamie Donnelly, Jan had a very sweet and authentic demeanor. It's fun, it's engaging, and it sometimes can bring up feelings of nostalgia to watch your favorite musical. Olivia Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny Zuko in a scene from the movie "Grease," released in 1978. Conaway was featured in the first and second seasons of the reality television series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. The young actor scored the lucky role as the tough-talking, drag-racing, Scorpions gang leader in the hit movie during the same year he played a dancer in the megahit BeeGees film "Sgt. 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. After starring in "Grease," he continued to seek out roles, starring in "Days of Our Lives" and "Port Charles." The pair split in 1995. "I was the first replacement on Broadway for Jan, and I played her for six months." Conaway left Taxi after the third season. 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. [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. 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. After her oldest son Dashiell tragically died in a car accident in 2017, she began teaching acting at the Purdy Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, WA as a way to deal with her grief. The embattled actor first faced harassment accusations for a social media incident in 2021. He was known for playing Kenickie in the film Grease and for his roles in two television series: struggling actor Bobby Wheeler in Taxi and security officer Zack Allan on Babylon 5. Travolta married actressKelly Prestonin 1991, and theyhad three children together. Last fall, Newton-Johntold Fox Newsthat she felt the track was a bit raunchy when it first came out. While Ward might have found success on screen in "Grease," it's clear he became more passionate about things behind the scenes. 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. 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). Most notably, Manoff starred in "Empty Nest" for several years before moving on to "State of Grace." She was 82. Clearly, Tucci's role in "Grease" wasn't the only highlight of his career. "Physical," "Xanadu," and "Please Mister Please" are some of her most recognized hits, but her performances in "Grease" are some of her best. He was an actor, known for Grease (1978), Grease 2 (1982) and Moonlighting (1985). Catch up with your favorite members of the iconic cast after they flew off in a convertible into the sky. Olivia Newton-John, the beloved singer and actor known for her 1970s and '80s hits and the movie "Grease," died at her ranch in Southern California on Monday at age . When Travolta starred in "Grease," he was still relatively new to acting. And one of the T-Birds, Doody was certainly entertaining and charming on screen. The woman responded with a post of her own on Twitter, however. In 1988, she booked the lead role of Carol Weston in the hit NBC spin-off of The Golden Girls, Empty Nest. Dennis Stewart. In addition to his work as an actor, Pearl has directed a number of theatrical productions, and taught film arts at Joey Travolta's Inclusion Film Company for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 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. Tragically, the much-loved actress died at the age of 73 on Monday, August 8, surrounded by her family at her California ranch. Byrnes' son, news anchor Logan Byrnes, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, "It is with profound sadness and . She went into remission for several years, until she was told the cancer was back in 2013. "Never in my life did I think it would turn out to be what it was.". 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. She went on to record 15 more studio albums, achieving a career total of 26, and selling over 100 million units worldwide. (CBS via Getty Images), CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. But she did not become a bona fide superstar until her casting opposite John Travolta in 1978s movie musical Grease.. Starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as Rydell High School sweethearts Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko, the film. 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