Vanessa Hudgens performed in 'Grease: Live' a day after her dad died from cancer.
Actress Vanessa Hudgens bravely performed on the live TV version of Grease just a day after the death of her father.
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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
Just six months ago, she posted a photo of her father to Instagram and asked fans to “pray for his healing.”
Vanessa, 27, sang and danced through her pain during the three-hour production and the reaction was overwhelming.
I wouldn't expect anything less @VanessaHudgens is killing it! So proud of my girl #GreaseLive
— AshleyTisdaleFrench (@ashleytisdale) February 1, 2016
There's My girl @VanessaHudgens!!!! #GreaseLive
— AshleyTisdaleFrench (@ashleytisdale) February 1, 2016
Everyone was incredible tonight. Well done @juliannehough @VanessaHudgens @AaronTveit the whole cast and the CREW! #GreaseLive
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 1, 2016
I don't steal and I don't lie
— Bailee Madison (@BaileeMadison) February 1, 2016
But I can feel and I can cry#GreaseLive
Chills. @VanessaHudgens
There were a couple of technical glitches during the show. During a high school dance scene, the sound dropped out and the weather meant the stars had to carry umbrellas during an outdoor number.
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Celebrities watching from home were impressed with the show.
Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid posted video as they sang along to "Hopelessly Devoted To You.”
GOALS! @taylorswift13 watching #GreaseLive & singing along with @GiGiHadid on Gigi's snapchat! ? ? #snapchat #myvid pic.twitter.com/2hWu3aGPY2
— Taylor Swift Updates (@SimplySFans) February 1, 2016
Singer Christina Perri also showed her support for the show.
wishing everyone luck at #GreaseLive tonight!! i can't wait to watch & sing along! ⚡️
— christina perri (@christinaperri) January 31, 2016
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