Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Conaway's appearance on the show's first and second seasons drew much attention[citation needed] because of his severely crippled state, his constant threats to leave the facility, and his frequent inability to speak clearly. "The real source of joy for those of us who did it is the fact that we keep in relatively regular contact. In addition, she was "hopelessly devoted" to philanthropic works including a stint as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program. 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. She was 82. Kelly Ward brought the youngest member of the T-Birds, Putzie, to life in a role specifically created for the film. 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. 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. Deezen criticized her appearance and called her an "attention w----.". And Sid Caesar, who played Coach Calhoun, died on Feb. 12, 2014. Dennis Stewart. Explaining that she had fun with her co-stars and "played around" while filming, she shared, "You know, we're still all like that. He underwent treatment in the late 1980s and often spoke candidly about his addictions. ", A post shared by Barbra Streisand (@barbrastreisand), Actor George Takei called Newton-John a "great, iconic artist." ", My heart is broken. Sadly, like so many stars, Byrnes struggled with addictive tendencies. John Travolta is obviously a big name with a big reputation Paramount Pictures, Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Another huge star in "Grease" was John Travolta's Danny, heartthrob and love interest of Sandy. The 1970s were good to John Travolta. Vanity Fair also noted back in 2016 that in the decade years since the release of "Grease," the film has grossed close to $400 million worldwide. Travolta married actressKelly Prestonin 1991, and theyhad three children together. "We're thankful his struggles are over, but we know he will be missed by legions of fans worldwide. Part of the reason was his drug abuse after season one. Edd Byrnes, who played dance show host Vic Fontaine during Rydells prom, was also known forhis starring role in the television series77 Sunset Strip. 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. "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease" made an international movie star of him. [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. Rest now, sweet friend. Jeff Conaway Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway [1] (October 5, 1950 - May 27, 2011) [1] was an American actor. 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. [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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Additionally, Channing has also made a name for herself on Broadway, starring in a number of beloved musicals. Deezen is best known for playing Eugene Felsnic in the original "Grease" films. She went into remission for several years, until she was told the cancer was back in 2013. [citation needed] From 1994 to 1999, he played Sergeant, later promoted to Security Chief, Zack Allan on Babylon 5. Her cause of death was reported as heart disease. 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. Lattanzi shared a photo to Instagram with her mom last Friday three days before the superstars death. Newton-John shined in the 1978 film, especially during her performances of "Hopelessly Devoted to You," "You're the One That I Want," and "Summer Nights." 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). While Ward might have found success on screen in "Grease," it's clear he became more passionate about things behind the scenes. Prior to Grease, she also starred in the premiere New York and Los Angeles productions of The Rocky Horror Show alongside Tim Curry. Newton-Johns duet with co-star Travolta, Youre the One That I Want, topped the pop charts, while her solo ballad, Hopelessly Devoted to You, climbed to No. ", A four-time Grammy Award-winner, the English-Australian superstar sold 100 million albums with songs like "I Honestly Love You," and "Have You Never Been Mellow." Played by Michael Tucci, Sonny was quite the character, and the movie definitely needed his humor and goofy grin. Rest in song and mirth.". 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 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. She went on to record 15 more studio albums, achieving a career total of 26, and selling over 100 million units worldwide. Still, "Grease" was definitely a defining moment in Conn's life and career. Fans were surprised when Charles did a complete career change and became a college professor at California State University, Northridge. The track which was accompanied by a steamy aerobics video clip, which won a Grammy for Video of the Year was eventually named the biggest song of the 1980s. In 2012, Lattanzi suffered a semi-psychotic meltdown and spent seven months in rehab with the support of her famous mom. Prosecutors have since changed his charges to assault and disorderly conduct, however, according to an order obtained by TMZ on Monday. ", Conaway's struggle with alcohol and drug addiction was chronicled in 2008 on the TV reality show "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. I would be out partying every night at different Hollywood clubs, running into other young celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, and just partying the night away, she further stated. 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. "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. Part of that charm was because Doody was cast perfectly and was played by Barry Pearl. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Pearl and his onscreen love interest Didi Conn are the only two cast members from the 1978 film to appear in Grease: Live! [26], On May 11, 2011, Conaway was found unconscious from what was initially described as an overdose of substances believed to be pain medication and was taken to Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center in Encino, California, where he was listed in critical condition. 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." Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Harris dead at 31, LeBron James becomes 2nd player in NBA history to score 38,000 points, Pamela Anderson on surviving abuse, paparazzi: Being a mother "saved me", Friends and celebrities pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley. At one point, Byrnes was such a heartthrob that he was receiving upwards of 15,000 fan letters per week, according to The Hollywood Reporter. pic.twitter.com/Z1zkVe9CVb, Barbra Streisand also shared a photo and wrote, "Too young to leave this world. 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. From disco-trap to deconstructed techno to Dolly-style country, we rank our favorite tracks this year. Your impact was incredible. 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. She was 93 years old at the time of her death. Grease is one of those classic films filled with songs that just about everyone can recite today. 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 actor was 60 years old when he died. "City Boy" was released as a single. Before that, though, Tucciappeared in "Blow" and "The Heat" and starred in the series "Diagnosis Murder." [18] Conaway stated that he had been an addict since he was a teenager. Joan Blondell had a huge acting resume under her belt when she appeared in "Grease" as the waitress, Vi. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. Conaway's dialogue for that episode was divided between his co-stars Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd, who delivered the jokes well enough so that Conaway's absence had little negative effect on the episode. Instead I saw it as, 'Hey, anybody could do this character.' She was 93. Though she wasn't exactly someone's main love interest in "Grease," Rizzo was perhaps one of the movie's most important characters. It was annulled. In 1981, she released Physical, the biggest album of her career. Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1992, at the age of 43. She went on to meet and marry producer John Easterling in 2008. She originally co-starred on the sitcom alongside Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol, and was featured in every episode of its seven-season run. Sadly, son Jett died after hitting his head while having a seizure in 2009 (via People). In the 1980s, the actor embarked on a healthy lifestyle journey that would ultimately help him live a very long life. He posted a lengthy rant on Facebook about a server at a local restaurant, Kara Lashbaugh. 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. [16] His stepson, Emerson Newton-John,[1] is a race car driver. [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. 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. "Grease" came out in June 1978, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as Danny and Sandy. Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." 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. Now . But I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to record it. 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. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!" I have a wonderful husband, I have all the animals I adore, I have an incredible career. Your Danny, your John!" "Grease" co-star John Travolta was devastated to hear the news and penned a sweet dedication on social media. 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. In 2021, she released her first novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold, through Star Alley Press. In 1993, he appeared onstage in Real Life Photographs. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. (directed by) Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Cinematography by Bill Butler . ", On hearing about his death, "Grease" co-star John Travolta said: "Jeff Conaway was a wonderful and decent man and we will miss him. 1. He was 87 years old. Movies. "My heart is broken," singer-songwriter Richard Marx tweeted. Grease is the word! Its unclear what date the image was actually taken. 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 actor's husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon (8 August).. "And it does [keep going] because they keep asking, thank God," Avalon explained about his singing career. Credit: Everett Collection; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Bobby Bank/Getty Images, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Albert L. Ortega/WireImage, Credit: CBS via Getty Images; Tara Ziemba/Getty Images. [3], Conaway worked as a child model, and attended high school at the Quintano School for Young Professionals. She was 73. Still, Deezen recognizes that "Grease" really set him up for success as an actor. His third marriage was to Kerri Young from 1990 to 2000. Based on the 1971 . "The pain seemed to be motivating him back to the opiates, and I told him for years that it was going to kill him," Pinsky said. Byrnes' son, news anchor Logan Byrnes, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, "It is with profound sadness and . Grease co-star John Travolta took to Instagram to pay tribute to his longtime pal, writing: You made our lives so much better. 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. Screen capture. 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. 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. Conaway starred in the short-lived 1983 fantasy-spoof series Wizards and Warriors. He was 91. She was 73 years old. And even now, Conn has nothing but fond memories of "Grease" and her character. In fact, in a 2018 interview with V13, Donnelly explained that she was pretty prepared to play Jan. "I had played Jan on Broadway seven years before I did the movie," she explained. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "Never in my life did I think it would turn out to be what it was.". And I could die tomorrow a tree could fall on me. [17], After experiencing a crisis in the mid-1980s, Conaway came to grips with having a substance abuse problem. News that he had warned Haim about dying because of prescription drug abuse. Then, in 1981, the blonde scored her biggest hit ever with the sexually charged anthem Physical, which track spent 10 weeks at No. One of the most memorable scenes from "Grease" starred Frankie Avalon as the Teen Angel who sang "Beauty School Dropout." 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. 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. 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. 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. In the years since the movie came out, Travolta has been nominated for two Oscars. That star began to dip in the 1980s, but his Oscar-nominated turn in "Pulp Fiction" brought him back to the top, as Travolta himself acknowledged on "Inside the Actor's Studio." That was in the '90s, the same decade that brought Travolta his wife, actress Kelly Preston, and his . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In the 1950s, the multi-talented entertainment legend was one of television's very first stars as part of the pioneering live television series, "Your Show of Shows," which was quite an achievement for a kid who'd once earned a living as a saxophone player during the Depression (via Biography). NewsCore. Seen here, the T-Birds prank on Eugene (wearing glasses and bow tie), played by Eddie Deezen. Deezen, 65, was filmed entering his neighbor's vehicles without their consent earlier this year. The movie musical was also where she met her first husband, Matt Lattanzi, and in 1986 gave birth to their daughter, Chloe Rose. I get letters from Malaysia talking about 'Grease.'" The song hit No. Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. Univision fires anchor for racist Michelle Obama insult, 'Star Wars Episode 8' to be released May 2017, Talking Barbie is too 'creepy' for some parents, Scammer tries to swindle top tax-crime fighter, Conaway suffered from pneumonia and sepsis, Life support was removed Thursday, his manager says. [14] In 2000, he released the album It Don't Make Sense You Can't Make Peace on the KEGMusic label. 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. She also scored huge hits in the 1980s with "Physical" and "Magic. Eddie Deezen is reportedly unable to stand trial after his recent arrest due to mental-health -related reasons. The sad news was announced on her official. [12], On May 26, 2011, Conaway's family took him off life support after doctors determined they could do nothing to revive him. In 2005, their on-off nine-year relationship became headline news following McDermotts mysterious disappearance while on a fishing trip off the coast of California. A year after her split from Lattanzi, the star began dating cameraman Patrick McDermott. Later, in 2013,doctors discovered she had cancer in her shoulder, andin 2018, Newton-John shared that her stage 4 breast cancer had spread to her spine. He died on May 27, 2011. 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. Starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as Rydell High School sweethearts Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko, the film. Grease (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The commitment order, obtained by TMZ, shows. "I was the first replacement on Broadway for Jan, and I played her for six months." 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." Another actor with a smaller part in the movie Alice Ghostley, who played auto shop teacher Mrs. Murdock, died on Sept. 21, 2007. [5] Conaway remained for the entire run, then toured with the national company of the play Critic's Choice. Grease is one of those classic films filled with songs that just about everyone can recite today. Conaway played struggling actor turned cab driver, Bobby Wheeler, on and off for four seasons, starting in 1978. So, yeah, I kind of took everything personally. They divorced when he was three,[3] and Conaway and his two older sisters lived with their mother. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Rizzo also had a pretty important storyline with a pregnancy scare and the best song in the movie, "There Are Worse Things (I Could Do)," which was about her not being ashamed of her sexual desires. After three seasons on Taxi, and two Golden Globe nominations, Conaway left the hit show due to both creative differences with the producers and his struggles with drug abuse on set. 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. Donnelly added, "The movie was a joy to do," in large part because of the cast. His most recent acting credentials include a short film called "Squeeze," the movie "The Silent Natural," a stint on the short series "BlindDateMe," and the comedy "Boomers. Sadly, Blondell's last years during which she filmed "Grease" were spent struggling withrheumatoid arthritis, via Slant Magazine. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [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. The Hollywood legend was 70 years old when she died, according to The New York Times. 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.". 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. In addition to playing fan favorite Kenickie in Grease, John Conaway was also known for his role as Bobby Wheeler inTaxiand security officer Zack Allan inBabylon 5. When Travolta starred in "Grease," he was still relatively new to acting. (edited by) Casting By Joel Thurm Production Design by Philip M. Jefferies . 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. But in 1998, she came out of retirement. After appearing in the 1978 film, Stewart reprised his role for Grease 2 in 1982. The 1978 movie, set in the '50s, follows a group of high school students as they navigate life and love. Trending. 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 'Grease' star's death is being linked to her battle with breast cancer. [21][22][23], In June 2009, Conaway joined Celebrity Rehab castmate Mary Carey at the premiere of her parody film Celebrity Pornhab with Dr. She also began abusing cocaine and chugging down a bottle of vodka every day. Needless to say, Caesar was widely known as a comedian and musician long before playing the Rydell High coach who (hilariously) tries to help John Travolta's Danny Zuko become a jock. Ill miss you every day. And one of the T-Birds, Doody was certainly entertaining and charming on screen. Last fall, Newton-Johntold Fox Newsthat she felt the track was a bit raunchy when it first came out. Newton-John continued to tour and release albums throughout the 1980s, but her personal life was in bloom. In addition to her health woes, Newton-John also faced a series of other struggles in her personal life. Im a very privileged person, and Im very aware of that, she said. "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. He was an actor, known for Grease (1978), Grease 2 (1982) and Moonlighting (1985). ", "But I try not to think about it too much, but I try to mediate and be peaceful about it, and know that everyone I love is there, so there's something to look forward to. He has gone on to become a voice director for Disney Television Animation, and a screenwriter for numerous cartoons, including the feature film All Dogs Go to Heaven 2. Here are a few other actors from the iconic Grease movie who you may not have known also died. Channing has continued to appear on both stage and screen, and played a recurring role on the CBS drama The Good Wife until 2016. And, of course, if you have a cancer diagnosis, your death is kind of there. Bruce Springsteen's manager, Mike Appel, produced the album. 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! "I was glad when it was over, to tell you the truth," the actress said. While he might not have been popular, Eugene in "Grease" was definitely a fun character to watch. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Inspired by her climactic transformation into "Bad Sandy," Newton-John revamped her sound and image for her next album, Totally Hot, to add more of a Pink Ladies edge. Rydell High's auto shop teacher Mrs. Murdock was a familiar face to "Grease"viewers at the time of the film's debut. She reprised her role four years later in Grease 2. Played by Stockard Channing, Rizzo was confident and bold, and she knew what she wanted. In the interview, the actor claimed he was much better after a fifth back operation, and that he had yet to use painkillers again. He died overnight having fallen into a coma from an apparent drug . Conn's most recent work was in the comedy movie "The Mimic," as well as the yet-to-be released film "Paper Dreams.". His vanishing sparked a frenzied search, but he was never found. However, to avoid feeling "burned out," he was selective in choosing what he would agree to. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders. director of photography Film Editing by John F. Burnett . Conaway died in May of 2011 from complications from pneumonia. Conaway had suffered a back injury earlier in his career on the set of Grease while filming the "Greased Lightning" scene, which had been exacerbated recently by lifting boxes in his home, and he had turned to substances to manage the pain. 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. So, it's just that we have that knowledge that wecoulddie. Though Putzie wasn't as big of a character as some others, he was still fun to watch. 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. Later I got a call from [original casting director] Joel Thurm, who says, 'Well, it's not good news, but it's not bad news either.' Hewas just 46 years old at the time of his death. They call it reinventing yourself, the superstar said about how fans looked at her differently following the release of the single. Like nobody else could do Louie or Jim, they were such defined characters. I worship this woman. 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