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‘Happy Days’ Star Henry Winkler Admits He Was ‘Dumb’ To Turn Down ‘Grease’

'Happy Days' Star Henry Winkler Admits He Was 'Dumb' To Turn Down 'Grease'

Henry Winkler, who is best known for playing the legendary character of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the sitcom “Happy Days” from 1974 until 1983, is admitting that he was “dumb” to turn down in the hit 1978 movie Grease that eventually went to John Travolta. Henry Winkler was asked to play Danny Zuko …

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Dame Olivia Newton-John, a star of Grease, passes away at age 73

Dame Olivia Newton-John, a star of Grease, passes away at age 73

Dame Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73. The Grease star, who famously played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta, died earlier this morning. Her husband, John Easterling, confirmed the news in a statement. ‘Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and …

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