MUCH
MUCH
It’s the moment from Grease: LIVE that everyone’s talking about—Hours before Vanessa Hudgens took the stage as Betty Rizzo in the special that aired last night, she broke the news that her father had died. She gave a stunning performance dedicated to him.
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.
— Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) January 31, 2016
Tonight, I do the show in his honor.
— Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) January 31, 2016
Less than 24 hours before the live performance, she tweeted that her father had lost his battle with cancer. In spite of the personal tragedy, she still gave the performance of a lifetime. Many celebrities and former co-stars flooded Twitter with their condolences, support and praise.
Love2 @VanessaHudgens. I know what losing a parent 2 cancer is.The fact ur performing 2night is a testament 2 ur strength. Shine on lovely 1
— Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) January 31, 2016
My prayers are with @VanessaHudgens today.. You are one strong, and admirable woman. 🙏🏼💗 #GreaseLive
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) January 31, 2016
I wouldn't expect anything less @VanessaHudgens is killing it! So proud of my girl #GreaseLive
— AshleyTisdaleFrench (@ashleytisdale) February 1, 2016
Thoughts & prayers go to @VanessaHudgens. So sorry for her loss & inspired that she will perform tonight's @GoGrease in her fathers honor
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) January 31, 2016
Just heard about @VanessaHudgens terrible loss-god bless her for showing such strength tonight.v-you gave an incredible performance:)
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) February 1, 2016
Watch her performance of There Are Worse Things I Could Do below and click here to watch Grease: LIVE on demand now at CTV. CraveTV subscribers can watch Grease: LIVE starting on February 19.
There are worse things you could do, Rizz. Much worse!
Posted by Grease on Sunday, January 31, 2016
