Last night, Annette Charles, the actress known for her sultry portrayal of Cha Cha DiGregorio, passed away at her Los Angeles home. At 63-years-old, she had been battling cancer.
A spokesperson for the actress confirmed her death was due to complications related to the illness.
Cha Cha was the character who captivated Danny Zucco (John Travolta), pulling him away from Sandy (Olivia Newton John) midway through the film.
Prior to her iconic role in Grease, Annette enjoyed a prosperous television career, featuring in various long-running series of the 1970s, such as Emergency!, Barnaby Jones, and The Bionic Woman.
After stepping away from acting in 1978, she transitioned into education, becoming a teacher at California State University in Northridge.
This year marked a tragic loss for her co-star Jeff Conaway, who passed away at the age of 60.
On May 11, he was discovered unconscious in his Encino, California home by his girlfriend, Vicki, who immediately called for an ambulance to rush him to the hospital.
Falling into a coma, he died on May 27 after his family made the difficult decision to discontinue his life support.
Conaway had reportedly been self-medicating with pain relievers and cold medicine while in a fragile state, according to his manager, Phil Brock.
by Helena Bryanlith
