Vikki Lizzi had dated Conaway for years, and claims she holds power of attorney over his affairs.
Grease star Jeff Conaway’s family have decided to turn off his life support machine, according to reports.
But their decision has been blocked by his ex-girlfriend Vikki Lizzi, who claims she has power of attorney over the 60-year-old.
The actor, who famously played Kenickie in the hit 1978 film, has been in a deep coma since taking an overdose of painkillers earlier this month.
Conaway’s family, who have kept a vigil at the Los Angeles hospital over the past two weeks, have been told by doctors that the star is losing his battle to live, according to Radar Online.
‘Doctors advised the family that Jeff has had no brain function since he was brought into the hospital,’ a source close to the situation told the website.
‘The feeding tube has already been removed.’
His ventilator was then set to be removed, until Vikki Lizzi contacted the hospital.
‘Vikki has the power of attorney and also has a living trust from 2007 that names her as a guarantor of the trust,’ a source told Radar. ‘The hospital has assured the attorney they won’t do anything until they re-read the trust.’
Conaway has been in a coma since he was found unconscious on the floor of his Encino home on May 11, from what was thought to be a prescription drug overdose.
He is not thought to be in any pain.