Vanessa Hudgens' Father Passes Away From Cancer; She Will Perform Grease: Live in His Honor
by Imogen Lloyd Webber • Jan 31, 2016
Sad news for Vanessa Hudgens—her father died on January 30. The Broadway alum and former High School Musical star has confirmed that she will perform as Rizzo on Grease: Live tonight in his honor.
Hudgens tweeted: "I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer. Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers."
Grease: Live, also starring Aaron Tveit and Julianne Hough, will air at 7PM E.T.
The thoughts of everyone at Broadway.com are with Vanessa and her family.
Vanessa Hudgens Photo: Bruce Glikas
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