The condition made Tod highly vulnerable to infections.
John Travolta’s portrayal of Tod delicately explores the emotional challenges faced by someone living a life of seclusion.
His portrayal of a rebellious high school student won the hearts of audiences across the world.
Unfortunately, their romance was cut short when Hyland passed away due to breast cancer in 1977.
Despite Hyland being 18 years his senior, Travolta admitted that she was his first love.
From the moment I met her I was attracted.
We were like two maniacs talking all the time on the set of ‘Bubble.’
After a month it became romantic."
During her last moments alive, he said, “I felt the breath go out of her.”
Travolta was even more distraught after Hyland passed but he survived by working and reminiscing about her.
He added, “I gave her great joy the last months of her life.”
After a 10-day break, he started shooting “Grease.”
