The 82‑year‑old actress, best known for playing Rizzo in Grease, moved to the UK following the death of her beloved partner, Dan Gillham, in 2014. Stockard said the grief of losing Dan took time to fully hit her and ultimately led to her move overseas. The pattern of my life shifted, so I shifted my life from Maine [to London].” Stockard’s career took off after her breakout as Rizzo in Grease, a role that made her a household name. She later moved into television and theatre, earning critical acclaim and picking up a Tony Award for A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.