Edd Byrnes has died aged 87.
Edd was a part of cult musical sensation Grease, as well as being known for his role in 77 Sunset Strip.
He died unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Wednesday in Santa Monica, California.
The actor is survived by son Logan, ex-wife Asa Maynor and longtime partner Catherine Gross.
Son Logan shared a press statement that paid tribute to his father's drive, ambition and talent.
It read: "His is the story of an ambitious young kid who, in his 20s drove out to Hollywood from New York City with a few hundred dollars and a dream of making it big in the entertainment business."
The statement added: "He soon landed a starring role on the wildly popular TV series '77 Sunset Strip' as the cool-talking 'Kookie.'
"He went on the star in dozens of motion pictures and television series popular around the world, including playing the suave and debonaire 'Vince Fontaine' in 'Grease'."
Logan shared his words alongside a caption reading: "It is with profound sadness and grief that I share with you the passing of my father Edd Byrnes.
"He was an amazing man and one of my best friends."
Edd's acting credits also include The Secret Invasion, Stardust, Yellowstone Kelly, Charlie's Angels and Married With Children.
He also hosted a pilot episode of Wheel of Fortune in the seventies.
Tributes have been flooding in, one fan penning: "Sending love and Strength to the Byrnes family friends and his cast mates it was a honor watching him growing up as a kid Grease was my favorite classic movie his voice was very golden back n [sic] the 70's!
"You will be very missed Mr Edd RIP Mr #EddByrnes #VinceFontaine."
Another wrote: "Even in black and white, his coolness glowed.
"Thanks for the memories. #EddByrnes."
A third shared: "Sad to see Edd Byrnes has passed away, will always remember the first time I saw 'Kookie' on '77 Sunset Strip.' So very cool, but, oh, so sweet. May he Rest In Peace."
