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Hopelessly devoted to her. Olivia Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, was one of a few family members by her side when she passed on August 8, 2022.

Grease fangirl her whole life. And now, we have definitive proof. On Thursday, photos of a young Swift starring as Sandy Olsson—originally played by Olivia Newton-John—in a local production of the musical resurfaced on Instagram.

Meghan Markle was forced to miss her husband Prince Harry's award ceremony because 'one of their children became unwell', according to reports. On Friday evening, Harry, 39, received the 'living legend of aviation' award at a glitzy bash in LA.The award was presented to him by John Travolta, who is best-known for playing Danny Zuko in the iconic 1978 film, Grease. Harry's wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was thought to be attending, however, she was a no-show.

Grease star Susan Buckner looks completely unrecognisable from the character she played in the iconic movie, which was released 45 years ago.The blonde actress played buoyant goody-two-shoes cheerleader Patty Simcox in the cult classic, which featured John Travolta as Danny Zuko and the late Dame Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson. Susan is now 70, meaning she was 25 when she played the role of Patty at Rydell High school - the setting of the timeless movie. Patty was often the cause of laughter for the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, as they made fun of her and played pranks on her.

Tell me more, tell me more: It has been 45 years since "Grease" was released in theaters, making John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John household names. The movie, which was released on June 13, 1978, followed Sandy Olsson (Newton-John) and Danny Zuko (Travolta) as they struggled to make their relationship work due to the fact that they come from two completely different worlds. Danny is a greaser and Sandy is a good-girl cheerleader.

Treat Williams had an over 50-year career in entertainment, with more than 120 film, TV and theater credits to his name when he tragically died in a motorcycle accident at 71. Williams was a versatile and well-loved actor on and off-screen, with friends and co-stars sharing an outpouring of grief over his death. The Connecticut-born actor got his start in theater and appeared in the original Broadway production of "Grease" as Danny Zuko, as a replacement.

The Grease casting director is slamming a complaint about the iconic movie and it’s cast – that the stars were too old to believably play teenaged highschoolers.

told The Guardian in an oral history for the movie recently. “It is a non-PC fairytale that is better for the cast not being teens,” the filmmaker went on.

, an all-new installment in the  franchise that expands the world of Rydell High and its two most formidable school cliques, the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. In fact, the original musical series focuses on the former as it shows how an unlikely group of girls came together to form a refuge for the female misfits that they were on the verge of becoming and helped them transform into the coolest coeds in school.Simply put: «It's about four outcast girls [who] can’t really find their place at Rydell High, so they come together and they decide to start breaking rules,» Cheyenne Isabel Wells tells ET, before Ari Notartomaso adds, «And join a girl gang.»   The cast, including Wells (Olivia), Notartomaso (Cynthia), Marisa Davila (Jane) and Tricia Fukuhara (Nancy), as well as showrunner Annabel Oakes and music producer Justin Tranter break down what's in store for, from the catchy new song-and-dance numbers to the many connections to the original films.

, an all-new installment in the  franchise that expands the world of Rydell High and its two most formidable school cliques, the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. In fact, the original musical series focuses on the former as it shows how an unlikely group of girls came together to form a refuge for the female misfits that they were on the verge of becoming and helped them transform into the coolest coeds in school.Simply put: «It's about four outcast girls [who] can’t really find their place at Rydell High, so they come together and they decide to start breaking rules,» Cheyenne Isabel Wells tells ET, before Ari Notartomaso adds, «And join a girl gang.»   The cast, including Wells (Olivia), Notartomaso (Cynthia), Marisa Davila (Jane) and Tricia Fukuhara (Nancy), as well as showrunner Annabel Oakes and music producer Justin Tranter break down what's in store for, from the catchy new song-and-dance numbers to the many connections to the original films.

Naman Ramachandran Australian stars Jason Donovan and Peter Andre will return to Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical “Grease” at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End following their acclaimed performances last year. Donovan will play the role of Teen Angel at some performances from Aug. 14-Oct. 28. Andre will play the roles of Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel at certain performances from Aug.29-Oct.19. Louise Redknapp will play Teen Angel from June 2-July 29, excluding Mondays. “Grease,” directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, follows the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their senior year at Rydell High. Transfer student Sandy Dumbrowski speaks of her whirlwind summer romance with heartthrob Danny Zuko. Little does Sandy know that Danny’s also at Rydell High.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Grease” fans hungry for a cool slider (a cool, cool, cool, cool slider) or hopelessly devoted to fries will have a chance to indulge via a pop-up version of the film franchise’s Frosty Palace on Thursday, April 6, and Friday, April 7. Paramount+ has partnered with Popsugar to take over Mel’s Drive-In on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood for the promotion, timed to the upcoming launch of the new series “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.” It’s unclear whether Danny Zuko’s preferred order (a double Polar Burger with everything and a cherry soda with chocolate ice cream) will be available, but the two-day interactive event will include 1950s-era music and decor, as well as “twists on familiar diner fare” and photo moments. “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” merchandise will also be given away and customized on site.

John Travolta got emotional as he paid a sweet tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John while introducing the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday.

John Travolta commemorated his late Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John’s birthday with a sweet tribute on his Instagram Story. The 68-year-old actor shared a photo of himself and the actress as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson from their 1978 musical, writing: “Happy birthday my Olivia.”Mariah Carey shares emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John: ‘This is a moment I will never forget’Olivia, who passed away in August, would have been 74 on Monday, Sept. 26.

Laura Anderson looked incredible as she transformed into Sandy Olsson from Grease at a fancy dress party on Saturday.  The former Love Islander, 33, cosied up to Jay Younger, who appeared on the 2022 series of the ITV2 dating show, in her latest Instagram snaps.  She showed off her sensational figure in a pair of black skintight trousers and a bardot bodysuit.

For a limited time, AMC Theaters will return the 1978 musical Grease to its theaters, allowing fans to once again see Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta memorably team on the big screen.

She’ll always be remembered. Olivia Newton-John’s last words to her family before she passed reveal her true thoughts about death.

Naman Ramachandran The cast of “Grease The Musical” at London’s West End have dedicated the run of the show to Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday.Newton-John was known for playing Sandy in the 1978 film and John Travolta played Danny Zuko. After Tuesday evening’s performance, Olivia Moore, who plays Sandy in the show’s current run, spoke to the audience against a giant backdrop of Newton-John.“Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you have all heard the incredibly sad news that Olivia Newton-John passed away yesterday evening,” Moore said.“She of course played Sandy in the film and she is an icon who has inspired countless young performers across the world, especially all of us in this company.

Olivia Newton-John tragically passed away at the age of 73 after a long, 30 year battle with breast cancer. The news was broken by the actress’ husband John Easterling via her official Facebook page and other social media pages on Monday 8 Aug who said she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California.” As a victim of the cruel disease, Olivia spent many years campaigning for breast cancer research, though she first gained fame when she starred in Grease. Olivia played Sandy Olsson in the hit musical opposite John Travolta ’s Danny Zuko that propelled the pair to stardom in 1978.

West End have dedicated their entire run to the memory of Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. In joint statement following Tuesday night’s West End performance of the show, they said it was a “huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night” and that they had all be inspired by her work. Dame Olivia’s death was announced on Monday on social media by her widower John Easterling, who said she had died peacefully at her home in California, following a battle with cancer.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's daughter has paid a touching tribute to the late actress. The 'Grease' star passed away earlier this week following a long battle with cancer and Chloe Lattanzi has remembered her mother as an "angel on earth" who was her "safe place" and "heart space". Sharing the music video for her duet with her mother, 'Window in the Wall', Chloe wrote on Instagram: "'You are my lighthouse mama.

She’ll always be our Sandy. Olivia Newton-John’s net worth includes what she made from movies like Grease and her music career before her death at 73 years old.

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passed on Aug. 8. Did said she wanted to remember Olivia as being surrounded by "love and light.""It just so happens that's how she would sign all her letters and her emails.

Olivia Newton-John’s Grease co-star is opening up about a big loss.

After the devastating news that Olivia Newton-John has passed away, fans are likely going to revisit her iconic work.

Grease” is forever seared onto the mind of moviegoers everywhere.Olivia Newton-John shoots John Travolta’s Danny Zuko a piercing glance and knocks him over with a sultry command: “Tell me about it, stud.”It’s an iconic scene on par with “Here’s looking at you, kid” in “Casablanca” or Darth Vader telling Luke, “I am your father” in “The Empire Strikes Back.”  From that moment on, we were hopelessly devoted to her.That unforgettable turn in the hit movie-musical from Newton-John, the wondrous actress who died Monday at 73 after a long battle with breast cancer, endeared the Australian performer to the entire world.The film “Grease,” which also skyrocketed the careers of Travolta and Stockard Channing, is so beloved to this day by countless fans that Newton-John’s death, for many, feels incredibly personal. She had it all: A glorious pop voice, acting chops, incomparable beauty, likability, a Down Under sense of humor. She was a beacon of raw star power.“Grease,” in no small part thanks to her, is the rare movie that’s cherished by multiple generations — as fractious as they might otherwise be.

Goodbye to a legend. Tributes to Olivia Newton-John poured in after the actress’ death at age 73 following a lengthy cancer battle.

John Travolta shared a tribute for Olivia Newton-John, his Grease costar and longtime friend who died on Monday at the age of 83.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has described The Wanted’s Tom Parker as “sweet and kind”, as she recalled working with him during rehearsals for Grease the Musical. Arlene and Tom, who tragically passed away aged 33 after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, teamed up in 2017 for a national tour production of the musical based on the iconic film.

Tom Parker, founding member of popular UK boy band The Wanted, has died aged 33 of a brain tumor.

Grease is the word! When Grease hit theaters in June 1978, it was an instant hit — and its cast members became instant stars.

READ MORE: The Wanted's Tom Parker begs fans to 'light candle and pray for him' When discussing his role, Peter said: "I originally asked to play Danny Zuko but I realised Danny is 19 and I'm 49 so not sure I could've done it. " He then joked: "Maybe a few years ago.

Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke just earned their best score of the season so far on Dancing With the Stars!

Born to hand jive, baby! Dancing With the Stars took on Grease during the Monday, October 18, episode, with each couple conquering a different number from the famous 1971 musical.

Olivia Newton-John spoke out against fans who have recently slammed her iconic film "Grease" calling it sexist and misogynist. "I think it’s kind of silly," the 72-year-old said on the podcast A Life Of Greatness.