Vanessa Hudgens' Dad Greg Dies of Cancer, She Will Perform in Grease: Live "in His Honor"

Vanessa Hudgens is mourning the loss of her father, hours before she is set to take the stage in an anticipated live musical production.

The 27-year-old High School Musical alum said on her Twitter page Sunday morning that her father, Greg Hudgens, has died after battling stage 4 cancer. He was 65 years ago. Vanessa had revealed his ailment last August.

"I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer," she wrote. "Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers."

Vanessa made her sad announcement hours before FOX's Grease: Live musical special. The program airs at 7 p.m. ET.

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Vanessa plays Rizzo in the production.