Hudgens' father was in the hospital during rehearsals for Grease: Live. The 27-year-old actress rose to fame by way of Disney's "High School Musical"; she made her Broadway debut as the title role in Gigi, and tonight she will star as Rizzo in Grease.
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
Click here to read more about Hudgens' experience in Grease: Live, which airs at 7 PM ET on Fox.