Jeff Conaway passed away today at the age of 60 after being in a coma for the last two weeks according to The LA Times. The actor was known for playing Bobby Wheeler on Taxi and Kenickie in Grease. While filming the latter he says he suffered a back injury that caused him a lot pain and he claimed that lead him to being addicted to painkillers. As we know from Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Rehab, those drugs f*cked him up. Well now he is out of pain and I am sure performing Greased Lightening in heaven as we speak.
While looking for video of him to post with this obit, I found one of his last interviews that was shot just weeks ago by What’s Up Orange County. He seemed happy and was looking forward to shooting Orson’s Last Dane in June where he would’ve played a mentally challenged man. Sadly just days before it was suppose to start filming Jeff had his last dance on Earth and starting his first dance up above.
So today take some time to honor him by watching Grease or Taxi and remember the Jeff Conaway we loved!
UPDATE: Here are few Tweets from the people who knew him: Marlu Henner: Doesn’t seem possible that my sweet, talented, handsome, loving friend/brother is gone. I will miss him so much. So many memories for 39 yrs.
Melissa Gilbert: Goodbye my friend Jeff. I will miss your smile but I am thankful to know that your struggle is over. Fly… Fly.. Fly..
