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AMC Theatres announced Thursday that it will play Grease in 135 of its theaters this weekend as a way of paying tribute to the Paramount film’s iconic star, the late Olivia Newton-John.

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00:10Grease is returning to AMC theaters this weekend in memory of Olivia Newton-John.

00:15The movie will play in 135 theaters as a way of paying tribute to the Paramount film's late iconic star,

00:21who portrayed the character Sandy opposite John Travolta as Danny Zuko.

00:25Newton-John died August 8th at her ranch in Southern California. She was 73.

00:34The Australian singer and actress was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992,

00:39and she announced in May 2017 that after 25 years in remission, the disease had spread to her lower back.

00:45The cost per moviegoer will be $5, with $1 of every ticket sold going to AMC's charitable fund, AMC Cares.

00:53The proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.

00:56First released in 1978, Grease is still considered one of the most enduring film musicals of all time.

01:09Newton-John was also known for such hits as Physical and Have You Ever Been Mellow?

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