Jeff Conaway, best known for his role as Kenickie as Grease and Bobby Wheeler on the '70s TV series Taxi, has died at the age of 60 in a Los Angeles-area hospital.
He was found unconscious in his L.A. home several weeks ago and efforts to revive him came to a halt earlier today as his family made the painful decision to take him off life support.
Conaway struggled for years with alcohol and drug addiction an it is believed he fell into a coma after an overdose.
Conaway publicly faced his drug troubles when he appeared in 2008's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew where he admitted to struggling with cocaine, painkillers, and alcohol.
RIP Jeff. LINK
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Grease Star Jeff Conaway Dies at 60
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