This movie made a huge success at the box . The death of actor Jeff Conaway was ruled accidental by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office on Monday. Edd Byrnes, best known for his portrayal of Vince Fontaine in Grease, died Jan. 8 of natural causes at the age of 87. The French actor Gaspard Ulliel has died at the age of 37 after a skiing accident. His son, Logan Byrnes, said he died from natural causes. Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy that follows local boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) who met Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) at the beach d. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- Actor and former teen idol Edd Byrnes - best known for the show "77 Sunset Strip" and the film "Grease" - has died at age 87, according to his family. The 70s wonder Grease had it all, including a cast of actors stretching into their 30's all portraying teenagers. 4 of 10 View All. Grease is a musical film that got released in 1978. struggling with substance abuse issues — he died at age 60 in 2011. 34. Deezen, who played nerd Eugene Felsnic in the 1978 movie and its 1982 sequel, was arrested in Maryland on April 9 for burglary, two counts of . 6/24/2021 12:40 AM PT. Fri 27 May 2011 18.36 EDT. In 1992, two weeks after her father died of cancer, Olivia was diagnosed with the killer disease and needed to have a partial mastectomy. Eddie Deezen, 65, now lives in Cumberland, Maryland . She is strict, but fair, and somewhat willing and able to take part at Rydell's parties, especially the 1959 National Bandstand Dance-off. . Dancer (uncredited) Carole Demas. Getty Images. Edd Byrnes, who played Vince Fontaine in "Grease" and also starred on the series "77 Sunset Strip" as the teen idol "Kookie," has died. Stockard Channing. . However Grease creator Jim Jacobs who wrote the book and music with Warren Casey has debunked the theory . The star of A Very Long Engagement and Hannibal Rising was hospitalised after the accident in the . LOS ANGELES — Bobby Rydell, the epitome of the early '60s "teen idol," who parlayed that fame into a starring role opposite Ann-Margret in the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie . The actor, who played Eugene Felsnic in the 1978 "Grease" musical, has since been charged with second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and trespassing, TMZ said. " Grease " star Jeff Conaway has died today . When Grease hit theaters in June 1978, it was an instant hit — and its cast members became instant stars. The Hollywood actor died at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday (January 9) of natural causes, according to TMZ. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Based on the 1971 musical of the same name, the film follows . Principal Greta McGee is a character from Grease. If you're curious about what the cast of "Grease" is doing now, here's . Grease actor Edd Byrnes has died at the age of 87, it has been confirmed. He is best remembered for his portrayal of 'Leo "Craterface" Balmudo' in the American romantic comedy Grease. The Hollywood actor died suddenly at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday (9 January . Benjamin Lee. Grease actor Edd Byrnes dies aged 87. 5/27/2011 11:13 AM PT. His son Logan Byrnes confirmed the news via Twitter on Thursday. The film was directed by Randy Kleiser and produced by Paramount Pictures. The actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed the tragic news via Twitter on Thursday . The Hollywood actor died at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday (January 9) of natural causes, according to TMZ. The former Grease star died Friday, a day after he was taken off life support. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Jeff Conaway, best known for his roles in the movie "Grease" and the 1970s TV series "Taxi", died on Friday at the aged of 60, his manager said. Actor Eddie Deezen is being accused of harassing a waitress who claims he went scorched Earth on her over her eyelashes, of all things . 28. Dancer (uncredited) Carole Demas. Grease actor Edd Byrnes has died at the age of 87, it has been confirmed. The actor, who played Eugene Felsnic in the 1978 "Grease" musical, has since been charged with second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and trespassing, TMZ said. It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Edd Byrnes. Copy Link URL Copied! Edd Byrnes, who starred in Grease as Vince Fontaine and played Kookie on the classic TV series 77 Sunset Strip, died on Wednesday. Byrnes's son Logan, who is an evening news presenter in San Diego, confirmed the news on Twitter, paying tribute to his father. Sadly, Conaway died in 2011 from pneumonia with sepsis. Student (uncredited) Donna Felix. The Reddit theory says that Danny never saved her and she actually did drown in the ocean, only dreaming that she fell in love with the hot hunk she'd seen at the beach. He died overnight having fallen into a coma from an apparent drug overdose a . Stewart reprised the role in the sequel, Grease 2. Logan Byrnes, a news anchor who announced his father . Advertisement. 1. Jeff Conaway, who had been in a coma at a Los Angeles-area hospital, has died, the Los Angeles Times reports. . And sadly, two actors — Jeff Conaway, who played Kenickie, and Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha - have since died. Getty. Annette Charles, who played . Edd Byrnes, who rose to fame starring in movies like Grease and TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip, has died. Doctors said his death was caused by pneumonia - and . He was 87 years old. Deezen, best known for his role as the goofy, good-natured nerd Eugene Felsnic in Grease and Grease . He was 60 . . 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. Jeff Conaway, the troubled actor of Taxi and Grease fame whose addiction problems were well chronicled for years by reality TV and the media, has died, his manager, Phil Brock, confirms to The . 78. She was 63. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. He was 60. He was known for playing Kenickie in the movie Grease and for his roles in two American television series: struggling actor Bobby Wheeler in Taxi and security officer Zack Allan on Babylon 5. He had small roles in ABC's Crossroads, Wire Service, and Navy Log. And sadly, two actors — Jeff Conaway, who played Kenickie, and Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha - have since died. He was 87 years old. RIP: Annette Charles passed away on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Allegeny County Sheriff . Actress Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha DiGregorio and famously danced with John Travolta in the iconic film, died Wednesday in Los Angeles, according to reports. He was 87. If you're curious about what the cast of "Grease" is doing now, here's . Conaway . Jeff Conaway. Jeff Conaway an actor who came to fame in the late 1970s as a high school greaser in the hit movie musical "Grease" and as a regular on the TV series "Taxi . According to his son . 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 . Jeff Conaway, who had been in a coma at a Los Angeles-area hospital, has died, the Los Angeles Times reports. Grease Actor Jeff Conaway Dies at 60. Girl Fixing Hair in Mirror at Drive-in (uncredited) Dennis Falt. Edd Byrnes, the former teen heartthrob who appeared in Charlie's Angels and Grease, has passed away, according to his son.He was 87 years old. Jeff Conaway, the actor who made his name playing bad boy Kenickie in the movie Grease and as struggling actor Bobby Wheeler in the sitcom Taxi has died at the age of 60 . He was 87. Starting with a role in an Italian television movie in 1973, he appeared in such diverse films as Escape from Alcatraz, Southern Comfort, The Right Stuff, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Tremors and Tremors 2 . Dennis C Stewart (Leo 'Craterface') Actor and dancer Dennis famously played the ultimate bad boy in Craterface, and he later returned for the sequel in 1982. Charles passed . Actor Eddie Deezen is being accused of harassing a waitress who claims he went scorched Earth on her over her eyelashes, of all things . Actor Eddie Deezen has been arrested for burglary, trespassing, and related charges in Maryland. Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway (October 5, 1950 - May 27, 2011) was an American actor and singer. Byrnes is remembered for his role as charismatic radio announcer Vince Fontaine in the 1978 film, and as . Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died May 27 . Grease . The same year "Grease" came out, 1978, he began a run playing the free-wheeling, womanizing actor Bobby Wheeler in the television series "Taxi." He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1978 . Edd Byrnes, star of the 1950s and '60s TV hit "77 Sunset Strip" who went on to co-star in the 1978 smash "Grease," has died, the actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed Thursday via Facebook. Logan, who is a news anchor in San Diego, shared a touching tribute to his father on Twitter announcing his death. Girl Fixing Hair in Mirror at Drive-in (uncredited) Dennis Falt. When Conaway starred in the Broadway rendition of "Grease" in the early '70s, he was much closer to the age Rydell High School students would have . The actor who played Eugene in the 1978 musical film "Grease" has been arrested, accused of trespassing at a nursing home in Maryland. Actor Eddie Deezen, who played Eugene Felsnic in Grease and Malvin in WarGames, was arrested earlier this month after attempting to force his way into a Maryland nursing home, TMZ reported on Thursday (April 14).. Deezen was charged with fourth-degree burglary, two counts of trespassing and one count of disturbing the peace, according to Maryland State Police. LOS ANGELES - "Grease" actress Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha in the iconic film, has died in Los Angeles, TMZ reported Thursday. In 2011-05-27 (age 60) Barry Pearl. Report: Jeff Conaway to be taken off . 'Grease' actor Eddie Deezen was busted for burglary and trespassing. THE actor, who played Danny Zuko's wingman Kenickie in Grease died two years ago, aged 60, after a history of drug and alcohol abuse. TMZ has confirmed with the actor's family. but he claims her peeps are . The Grease cast now - deaths, addiction, tragedy and just how old the surviving stars are after 43 years . Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta's love story in Grease was real the creator says. She even announced Rule 3 of the dance contest: "Anyone doing tasteless or vulgar movements will be disqualified!" Although she has a stern disposition, she is willing . He also was featured in the 1978 film Grease as television teen-dance show host Vince Fontaine, and was a charting recording artist with "Kookie . Eddie Deezen was arrested . Grease star Edd Byrnes has died at the age of 87, it has been announced. Eddie Deezen, an actor known for playing Eugene in the 1978 film Grease, was arrested earlier this month after allegedly trespassing at a nursing home, police say.. . Byrnes's son Logan, who is an evening news presenter in San Diego, confirmed the news on Twitter, paying tribute to his father. Edd Byrnes, star of Grease and '50s/'60s TV show 77 Sunset Strip has died aged 87. He was 87. 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. Jeff Conaway, Annette Charles and Dennis C. Stewart. The press release also indicates that he died of natural causes. He was 60. After falling ill with pneumonia, Jeff Conaway - Danny's best . Deezen, best known for his role as the goofy, good-natured nerd Eugene Felsnic in Grease and Grease . Two years after Grease was released, he . While pneumonia was the cause of death, the doctor who . Charles had been . Freddie Joe Ward (December 30, 1942 - May 8, 2022) was an American actor and producer. . Conaway was found unconscious at his home on May 11 and was taken to the Encino Hospital Medical Center. Being a good dancer helped . but he claims her peeps are . Jeff Conaway. Jeff Conaway. 1. He was 87. Since Grease, Pearl has been a staple guest actor on countless TV shows, including Eight Is Enough, . "Grease" actor Eddie Deezen is behind bars again. Grease actor Edd Byrnes died Wednesday of natural causes. Edward Byrne Breitenberger (July 30, 1932 - January 8, 2020), known professionally as Edd Byrnes, was an American actor, best known for his starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. He went on to have various roles on TV and film over the next decade. John Travolta tried to give his Grease co-star Jeff Conaway oral sex while he was sleeping, it has been claimed. The 65-year-old, who lives in Cumberland, Maryland, was charged with fourth-degree burglary, two counts of trespassing and one count of disturbing the peace. The actor - who played Danny Zuko in the film - addressed the theory . Would've been 71. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. Edd Byrnes, an actor best known for his roles in 1978's "Grease" and the 1950s series "77 Sunset Strip," died Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica. While pneumonia was the cause of death, the doctor who . Actor Jeff Conaway was actually 26 at the time. Tragically, three of Grease's much-loved cast-members are no longer with us. Getty. Edward Byrne Breitenberger (July 30, 1932 - January 8, 2020), known professionally as Edd Byrnes, was an American actor, best known for his starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. American actor and comedian. Jeff Conaway (Kenickie) died in 2011. Grease Actor Jeff Conaway DEAD at 60. Actor Edd Byrnes has passed away. Actor Jeff Conaway, who sprang into the popular consciousness as one of the singing and dancing stars of "Grease" before struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol, has died. It depicts the way two people fall in love with each other during their High School days. The 1978 film starred legendary actors and actresses such as John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and several more.Each and every one of them has played a huge role in making Grease a household name and an iconic musical film that will last centuries. 6/24/2021 12:40 AM PT. He was an amazing man and one of my best friends. Edd Byrnes, star of the 1950s and '60s TV hit "77 Sunset Strip" who went on to co-star in the 1978 smash "Grease," has died, the actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed Thursday via Facebook. JEFF Conaway, who played T-Bird Kenickie in the iconic musical "Grease," has died at the age of 60. "Grease" star Eddie Deezen has been charged after allegedly breaking into neighbors' vehicles in his home state of Maryland. Dead. Tragically, her 19-year-old son Dashiell, who was a young actor in college, died in a . Actor Eddie Deezen has been arrested for burglary, trespassing, and related charges in Maryland. Travolta allegedly tried to perform the act at Conaway's home in the 1990s, Conaway . The Allegany County Sheriff's Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that the office received a complaint about Deezen, 65, on April 2 for allegedly entering vehicles belonging to his . In 1994, he died at the age of 46 due to complications from AIDS. Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, the 77 Sunset Strip actor whose wavy hair and penchant for combing it made him an early TV teen idol, died Thursday of natural causes at his Santa Monica home, acco… The film stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and Jeff Conaway. Edd Byrnes, who became a teen idol in TV's "77 Sunset Strip" and played Vince Fontaine in the film "Grease," died unexpectedly Wednesday at home, his son announced Thursday. He also . 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. . Eddie Deezen was arrested . Just over two months after the death of Grease star Jeff Conaway, another cast member has passed away. 'Craterface' was the opponent of the character played by renowned actor John Travolta. She is principal of Rydell High School. 'Friends' Actor Mike Hagerty Died From Adverse Reaction to Antibiotic 5/15/2022 12:50 AM PT Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy that follows local boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) who met Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) at the beach d. According to TMZ and a press release shared by his son, Logan, on Twitter, the "Grease" actor passed away unexpectedly in his Santa Monica home on Thursday.. Her 11-year marriage to Matt Lattanzi ended in divorce. Print. Grease is the word! By Variety. He was 87. The actor's son, San Diego evening . Student (uncredited) Donna Felix. No. Actor John Travolta has responded to a Reddit fan theory that Olivia Newton John's Sandy died, and Grease was a dream sequence. 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