Edd Byrnes, who starred in Grease as Vince Fontaine and played Kookie on the classic TV series 77 Sunset Strip, died on Wednesday. Actor Edd Byrnes had died of natural causes at the age of 87. Byrnes’ son, news anchor Logan Byrnes, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, “It … Edd was known as a comedic sensation and gained much attention by playing as Kookie, who had a habit of running his comb through his slick hair in 77 Sunset Strip. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Family, Wiki. Actor and former teen idol Edd Byrnes - best known for the show "77 Sunset Strip" and the film "Grease" - has died at age 87. Edd Byrnes, who gained fleeting fame as Kookie, the ultra-hip, wisecracking parking attendant on the jazzy 1950s-'60s ABC detective series 77 Sunset Strip, has died. 1 year ago. FOX CT anchor Logan Byrnes is engaged! In 1982 he succeeded in going "clean and sober." His son, Logan Byrnes, said he died from natural causes.It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Edd Byrnes. Edd and Asa's marriage ended in divorce in 1971, partially because of his reliance on drugs and alcohol. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- Actor and former teen idol Edd Byrnes - best known for the show "77 Sunset Strip" and the film "Grease" - has died at age 87, according to his family.Byrnes died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in Santa Monica, according to his son, Logan Byrnes, a news anchor in San Diego. # EddByrnes # Byrnes # Teamkookie # 77SunsetStrip Edd Byrnes is a member of Actor GREASE star Edd Byrnes has died at his California home aged 87. "It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Edd Byrnes," he wrote. The news was announced by the actor’s son, Logan – a US news presenter – who paid tribute to his “best friend”. He was 87. Scroll Down and find everything about the Edd Byrnes you need to know, latest relationships update, Family and how qualified he was. The actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed the tragic news via … 1 year ago. He was 87. Byrnes' son, Logan, confirmed the news on Twitter, revealing his father passed away Wednesday at home in Santa Monica. His son Logan Byrnes confirmed the news via Twitter on Thursday. According to a press release shared by his son, Logan, on Twitter, the “Grease” and “77 Sunset Strip” actor passed away unexpectedly in his Santa Monica home. The actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed the tragic news via Twitter on Thursday. Edd Byrnes, who rose to fame starring in movies like Grease and TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip, has died. Taking to … He was 87 years old. Actor and former teen idol Edd Byrnes - best known for the show "77 Sunset Strip" and the film "Grease" - has died at age 87, according to his family. Edd Byrnes, who played cool-kid Kookie on the hit TV show “77 Sunset Strip,” scored a gold record with a song about his character’s hair-combing obsession and later appeared in the movie “Grease,” has died at age 87. Their son, Logan, was born on September 13, 1965. ‘It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Eddy,’ Logan wrote. Edd leaves behind his son Logan, an evening news anchor in San Diego California, his former wife Asa Maynor, long time partner Catherine Gross, and their beloved maltipoo Marlowe. Edd Byrnes was an American actor, best known for his recurring role of ‘Kookie’ in the TV series `77 Sunset Strip.’ He had a tough childhood, as he lost his father to drug abuse. Byrnes’ son, Logan, confirmed the news on Twitter, revealing his father passed away Wednesday at home in Santa Monica. Edd Byrnes, who rose to fame starring in movies like Grease and TV shows like 77 Sunset Strip, has died.He was 87. According to Logan’s his father died due to natural causes at his Santa Monica home. He was 87. Actor and former teen idol Edd Byrnes - best known for the show "77 Sunset Strip" and the film "Grease" - has died at age 87, according to his family. “It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Edd Byrnes,” Logan, a news anchor, wrote. He never remarried, remains proud of his son, and has come to terms with his role as television's first teen idol. Actor Edd Byrnes had died of natural causes at the age of 87. Edd Byrnes, star of the 1950s and ’60s TV hit “77 Sunset Strip” who went on to co-star in the 1978 smash “Grease,” has died, the actor’s son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed Thursday via Facebook. Edd Byrnes, star of 'Grease' and '50s/'60s TV show '77 Sunset Strip' has died aged 87 at his home in Santa Monica, his son has confirmed. Byrnes died Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, his son, Logan Byrnes, said in a statement. The news was announced by the actor’s news anchor son Logan, 54, who called his father “my best friend”. The actor's son, San Diego evening news anchor Logan Byrnes… Edd Byrnes, who became a teen idol in TV’s “77 Sunset Strip” and played Vince Fontaine in the film “Grease,” died unexpectedly Wednesday at home, his son announced Thursday. He resembled actor Tab Hunter, who unknowingly led Edd to fame when he refused a role in the movie ‘Darby’s Rangers.’ The role went to Edd Byrnes instead. Edd leaves behind his son Logan Byrnes, KUSI’s evening news anchor in San Diego California, his former wife Asa Maynor, long time partner Cathrine Gross, and their beloved maltipoo Marlowe. Edd Byrnes, the former teen heartthrob who appeared in Charlie's Angels and Grease, has passed away, according to his son. Actor Edd Byrnes has passed away. His death news was confirmed by his son, Logan Byrnes, via Facebook on Thursday, 9 th of January 2020. LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Edd Byrnes, star of the 1950s and '60s TV hit 77 Sunset Strip who went on to co-star in the 1978 smash Grease, has died, the actor's son, Logan Byrnes, confirmed Thursday via Facebook.He was 87. By MaryEllen Fillo, Hartford Courant He’s off the most eligible bachelor list. Edd Byrnes, the actor who played Vince Fontaine in Grease, has died.He was 87. Byrnes died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., his son, Logan Byrnes, said in a statement. The actor's son, San Diego evening news anchor Logan Byrnes, shared the news on Twitter Thursday. Edd died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Santa Monica, California at the age of 87. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Edd Byrnes’s Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography, Career, Social media accounts i.e. Byrnes died at his home in Santa Monica, according to Logan Byrnes, who is a news anchor for KUSI-TV San Diego. Edd Byrnes, who played cool kid Kookie on the hit TV show 77 Sunset Strip, has died at the age of 87.. Byrnes died Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, his son, Logan Byrnes, said in a statement. Logan Byrnes joined the KUSI news team as a news anchor in 2018 and is excited to be working in living in beautiful San Diego.