Just weeks after she died, Olivia Newton-John made her presence felt out of the blue. Well, more like, in blue form.
While speaking to People on the one-year anniversary of Newton-John’s death, the “Grease” star’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and widower, John Easterling, shared the eerie way the late actress has kept a “supernatural” promise she made years ago.
“Two weeks after she passed my phone accidentally took a picture of my dog, and there floating by his head was a little blue orb, the same color as this,” said Lattanzi, 37, while pointing to an aquamarine pendant necklace gifted to her by her late mother before she died. “Mom and I had talked years back. We’d watch these paranormal shows, and I’d say, ‘You gotta show up for me.’ And she was like, ‘I’ll show up as one of those orb things.'”
Meanwhile, Easterling, 71, recalled...
While speaking to People on the one-year anniversary of Newton-John’s death, the “Grease” star’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and widower, John Easterling, shared the eerie way the late actress has kept a “supernatural” promise she made years ago.
“Two weeks after she passed my phone accidentally took a picture of my dog, and there floating by his head was a little blue orb, the same color as this,” said Lattanzi, 37, while pointing to an aquamarine pendant necklace gifted to her by her late mother before she died. “Mom and I had talked years back. We’d watch these paranormal shows, and I’d say, ‘You gotta show up for me.’ And she was like, ‘I’ll show up as one of those orb things.'”
Meanwhile, Easterling, 71, recalled...
- 8/10/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Hoda Kotb has been absent from her Today show, Today with Hoda and Jenna, since February 20, when the episode she was last seen on, aired.
For the past few weeks, various broadcasters, such as Craig Melvin, Tom Llamas and Savannah Guthrie have been filling in on her show. While her absence remained unaddressed, Kotb remained active on social media, sharing puzzling messages and quotes, including two from the book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
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After two weeks of speculation and growing concern from her fans, her co-anchors from the Today show finally revealed the reason for her absence during a live broadcast on Wednesday.
“We know a lot of you have been wondering how she’s doing. We can tell you that Hoda is Ok, [but] she’s got a family health matter that she’s been dealing with,” Melville revealed.
For the past few weeks, various broadcasters, such as Craig Melvin, Tom Llamas and Savannah Guthrie have been filling in on her show. While her absence remained unaddressed, Kotb remained active on social media, sharing puzzling messages and quotes, including two from the book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
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After two weeks of speculation and growing concern from her fans, her co-anchors from the Today show finally revealed the reason for her absence during a live broadcast on Wednesday.
“We know a lot of you have been wondering how she’s doing. We can tell you that Hoda is Ok, [but] she’s got a family health matter that she’s been dealing with,” Melville revealed.
- 3/4/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Family, friends and thousands of fans were hopelessly devoted to celebrating Olivia Newton-John‘s memory. On Sunday, the late actress was remembered during a state memorial service held in her native Australia at the Hamer Hall in Arts Centre in Melbourne.
During the live-stream mourners around the world had the chance to join Newton-John’s family and friends as they remembered “Xanadu” star through songs, speeches and her work in cancer research.
Pink, Elton John, Mariah Carey, Barry Gibb, Nicole Kidman and more stars sent in videos sharing their fondest memories with the late actress.
The most emotional moments came from Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, and daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi. Easterling became emotional as he took the stage and recounted their sweet proposal, which happened in Arizona.
John Easterling delivers a tribute during the Memorial Service for Olivia Newton-John at Hamer Hall on February 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by...
During the live-stream mourners around the world had the chance to join Newton-John’s family and friends as they remembered “Xanadu” star through songs, speeches and her work in cancer research.
Pink, Elton John, Mariah Carey, Barry Gibb, Nicole Kidman and more stars sent in videos sharing their fondest memories with the late actress.
The most emotional moments came from Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, and daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi. Easterling became emotional as he took the stage and recounted their sweet proposal, which happened in Arizona.
John Easterling delivers a tribute during the Memorial Service for Olivia Newton-John at Hamer Hall on February 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by...
- 2/26/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It’s only been six months since Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73 following a decades-long battle with breast cancer. In their first on-screen interview since her death, the actress’ daughter Chloe Lattanzi and her husband John Easterling recalled the details of their final months together.
“The last word she could say to me was ‘My sunshine,'” Lattanzi told Today. “And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes.”
Newton-John publicly shared her journey through breast cancer treatment for more than three decades. During the interview,...
“The last word she could say to me was ‘My sunshine,'” Lattanzi told Today. “And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes.”
Newton-John publicly shared her journey through breast cancer treatment for more than three decades. During the interview,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Olivia Newton-John’s death in Aug. 2022 rocked the entertainment world. The beloved superstar singer and Grease star maintained a sunny disposition despite a difficult 30-year battle against breast cancer. She continued to spread joy to those she loved, including daughter Chloe Lattanzi, even as she faced her last days on earth. In a new interview, Lattanzi revealed her mother’s heartbreaking last words and her secret “Jolene” duet with Dolly Parton, recorded months before her passing.
Olivia Newton-John and daughter Olivia Lattanzi | Sam Tabone/WireImage Olivia Newton-John was a symbol of ‘triumph’ and ‘hope’
Olivia Newton-John remained one of the most authentic entertainers of her era. She amassed No. 1 hits, chart-topping albums, and four records that sold more than two million copies each.
In 1978, she aimed to put her chaste image behind her, starting with Grease. It became one of the highest-grossing movie musicals, besting The Sound of Music.
Newton-John...
Olivia Newton-John and daughter Olivia Lattanzi | Sam Tabone/WireImage Olivia Newton-John was a symbol of ‘triumph’ and ‘hope’
Olivia Newton-John remained one of the most authentic entertainers of her era. She amassed No. 1 hits, chart-topping albums, and four records that sold more than two million copies each.
In 1978, she aimed to put her chaste image behind her, starting with Grease. It became one of the highest-grossing movie musicals, besting The Sound of Music.
Newton-John...
- 2/17/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Olivia Newton-John’s widower John Easterling was joined by her daughter Chloe Lattanzi for an emotional “Today” show interview that aired Friday.
The pair remembered Newton-John in a chat with Hoda Kotb six months after the actress died on August 8 at age 73 after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
Kotb asked Easterling, who married Newton-John in 2008, “When do you feel her the most now?”
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“Late at night, early in the morning,” he replied, fighting back tears.
“I’ll just be walking around the house, or throwing the ball for the dogs and just speak to her out loud.
“A guy I was flying with said, ‘You know, John, when you’re lucky enough to have found your true soul mate, and you share a heart, when one passes, the...
The pair remembered Newton-John in a chat with Hoda Kotb six months after the actress died on August 8 at age 73 after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
Kotb asked Easterling, who married Newton-John in 2008, “When do you feel her the most now?”
Read More: Chloe Lattanzi Fights Back Tears As She Pays Emotional Tribute To Her Late Mom Olivia Newton-John At 2022 Aria Awards
“Late at night, early in the morning,” he replied, fighting back tears.
“I’ll just be walking around the house, or throwing the ball for the dogs and just speak to her out loud.
“A guy I was flying with said, ‘You know, John, when you’re lucky enough to have found your true soul mate, and you share a heart, when one passes, the...
- 2/17/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Grandave Intl. has acquired the international sales rights of dramatic feature “Deltopia,” executive produced by the late Olivia Newton-John, Tamara Nagahiro, Grandave Intl. head of sales, announced Sunday. CAA Film Finance and XYZ are handling U.S. rights.
Newton-John, whose best known movie performances included “Grease,” “Xanadu” and “Two of a Kind,” was a four times Grammy Award winning singer, and Golden Globe nominated actress. She died on Aug. 8 in California.
“Deltopia” is a coming-of-age story that takes place over a period of 24 hours. A group of friends from Southern California finish their last day of high school and travel to Santa Barbara for the biggest party of their lives.
Grandave Intl. will be introducing “Deltopia” to international buyers at next week’s European Film Market, which runs Feb. 16-22 in Berlin. The film is in post-production.
The original screenplay is written and directed by Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman,...
Newton-John, whose best known movie performances included “Grease,” “Xanadu” and “Two of a Kind,” was a four times Grammy Award winning singer, and Golden Globe nominated actress. She died on Aug. 8 in California.
“Deltopia” is a coming-of-age story that takes place over a period of 24 hours. A group of friends from Southern California finish their last day of high school and travel to Santa Barbara for the biggest party of their lives.
Grandave Intl. will be introducing “Deltopia” to international buyers at next week’s European Film Market, which runs Feb. 16-22 in Berlin. The film is in post-production.
The original screenplay is written and directed by Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
“I’ll always be an Aussie,” supermodel and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr told the crowd Saturday night at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center as she was honored along with other Australians in the entertainment industry at the 20th anniversary G’Day USA Arts Gala.
Kerr, “Avatar” star Sam Worthington and rising-star rapper The Kid Laroi were feted by the American Australian Association, a trade organization that nurtures ties between the U.S. and the southern hemisphere powerhouse. The evening also featured an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer-actor who died in August at age 73 after a battle with breast cancer.
“Every day with Olivia was supernatural,” said Paul Hogan, the veteran Australian comedian and performer, recounting his first meeting with Newton-John at a TV taping at the Sydney Opera House in the 1980s. He also remembered his last time working with when her, when he asked her to shoot...
Kerr, “Avatar” star Sam Worthington and rising-star rapper The Kid Laroi were feted by the American Australian Association, a trade organization that nurtures ties between the U.S. and the southern hemisphere powerhouse. The evening also featured an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer-actor who died in August at age 73 after a battle with breast cancer.
“Every day with Olivia was supernatural,” said Paul Hogan, the veteran Australian comedian and performer, recounting his first meeting with Newton-John at a TV taping at the Sydney Opera House in the 1980s. He also remembered his last time working with when her, when he asked her to shoot...
- 1/29/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
A documentary about the late music star Olivia Newton-John, who died in August 2022, is in development.
The feature-length doc will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate.
R.J. Cutler’s production hub This Machine Filmworks has taken the onus of developing the project, reports Variety. This Machine has secured full authorised access to Newton-John’s music and personal archives.
In 1978, Newton-John co-starred with John Travolta in ‘Grease’, which catapulted her into super-stardom. During her career, she garnered four Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and numerous other trophies. Her other feature film credits include ‘Funny Things Happen Down Under’, ‘Toomorrow’, ‘Xanadu’, ‘Two of A Kind’, ‘It’s My Party, Sordid Lives’, ‘Score: A Hockey Musical’, and ‘A Few Best Men’.
According to Variety, Cutler, along with This Machine’s Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith,...
The feature-length doc will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate.
R.J. Cutler’s production hub This Machine Filmworks has taken the onus of developing the project, reports Variety. This Machine has secured full authorised access to Newton-John’s music and personal archives.
In 1978, Newton-John co-starred with John Travolta in ‘Grease’, which catapulted her into super-stardom. During her career, she garnered four Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and numerous other trophies. Her other feature film credits include ‘Funny Things Happen Down Under’, ‘Toomorrow’, ‘Xanadu’, ‘Two of A Kind’, ‘It’s My Party, Sordid Lives’, ‘Score: A Hockey Musical’, and ‘A Few Best Men’.
According to Variety, Cutler, along with This Machine’s Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
R.J. Cutler’s production hub This Machine is developing another documentary about a music star — in this case, the late Olivia Newton-John, who died in August 2022.
The feature-length doc will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate. This Machine has secured full authorized access to Newton-John’s music and personal archives.
In 1978, Newton-John co-starred with John Travolta in “Grease,” which catapulted her into super-stardom. During her career, she garnered four Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and numerous other trophies. Her other feature film credits include “Funny Things Happen Down Under,” “Toomorrow,” “Xanadu,” “Two of A Kind,” “It’s My Party, Sordid Lives,” “Score: A Hockey Musical,” and “A Few Best Men.”
Cutler, along with This Machine’s Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith, will produce the untitled docu, while John Easterling, Larry Mestel,...
The feature-length doc will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate. This Machine has secured full authorized access to Newton-John’s music and personal archives.
In 1978, Newton-John co-starred with John Travolta in “Grease,” which catapulted her into super-stardom. During her career, she garnered four Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and numerous other trophies. Her other feature film credits include “Funny Things Happen Down Under,” “Toomorrow,” “Xanadu,” “Two of A Kind,” “It’s My Party, Sordid Lives,” “Score: A Hockey Musical,” and “A Few Best Men.”
Cutler, along with This Machine’s Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith, will produce the untitled docu, while John Easterling, Larry Mestel,...
- 12/12/2022
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, is celebrating what would have been the singer’s 74th birthday by looking back on the many years they shared together before her death in August.
In a lengthy tribute post shared on Instagram, Easterling recalled the first time he took Newton-John on vacation for her birthday, whisking her off to the Out Islands of the Bahamas for a week-long stay in a secluded house only accessible by boat.
“There are so many islands there you almost always have an island in sight when...
In a lengthy tribute post shared on Instagram, Easterling recalled the first time he took Newton-John on vacation for her birthday, whisking her off to the Out Islands of the Bahamas for a week-long stay in a secluded house only accessible by boat.
“There are so many islands there you almost always have an island in sight when...
- 9/27/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
How Olivia Newton-John's Husband John Easterling, John Travolta and More Honored Her on Her Birthday
Olivia Newton-John's family and friends are remembering her "magic." On Sept. 26, what would've been her 74th birthday, several of her loved ones paid tribute to the late actress. Newton-John's Grease co-star John Travolta shared a throwback photo of them on the set of the 1978 film and wrote, "Happy birthday my Olivia." And while his Danny may have captured the heart of her Sandy onscreen, in real life, she was married to John Easterling, who shared a "birthday memory" on Instagram. The Amazon Herb Company founder recalled how he took Newton-John on a "week-long adventure in the Out Islands of the Bahamas," where they rented a house and a...
- 9/27/2022
- E! Online
Olivia Newton-John’s publicist is speaking out against the snub during the In Memoriam segment of the 2022 Emmys.
The late actress featured in such TV series as “Sordid Lives: The Series”, “Bette”, “Murphy Brown” and “Ned and Stacey” but still wasn’t included in the tribute.
John Legend sang “Pieces” while the ceremony honoured stars such as Betty White, Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier, and James Caan.
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Despite not featuring the late actress in the telecast, the Emmys did include her on the online In Memoriam page.
Reacting to the news, her publicist Michael Caprio told TMZ that the family were still grieving the loss and didn’t want to comment, but he was “very disappointed” by the exclusion personally.
He felt it was especially egregious given her extensive TV career.
Fans were outraged at the...
The late actress featured in such TV series as “Sordid Lives: The Series”, “Bette”, “Murphy Brown” and “Ned and Stacey” but still wasn’t included in the tribute.
John Legend sang “Pieces” while the ceremony honoured stars such as Betty White, Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier, and James Caan.
Read More: Coldplay Joined By Natalie Imbruglia For ‘Summer Nights’ Cover In Olivia Newton-John Tribute
Despite not featuring the late actress in the telecast, the Emmys did include her on the online In Memoriam page.
Reacting to the news, her publicist Michael Caprio told TMZ that the family were still grieving the loss and didn’t want to comment, but he was “very disappointed” by the exclusion personally.
He felt it was especially egregious given her extensive TV career.
Fans were outraged at the...
- 9/15/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards aired live on NBC Monday night.
Fans of Olivia Newton-John were left in shock when the late actress and singer was shut out of the In Memoriam segment.
The In Memoriam part of the telecast honors actors, directors, producers, and more who passed away since the previous year's ceremony.
Sidney Poitier, Betty White, Nichelle Nichols, and Ray Liotta were some of the celebrities honored in the tribute part of the show.
However, Newton-John, who passed away in August, was left out.
Fans took to social media to react to the snub.
"How do forget Olivia Newton John? How dare you. She is and always will be an icon. And you forgot her?" an irate fan said in reaction.
"Ok watching Emmys and they just honored many who have passed, where was Olivia Newton-John?" another fan wondered.
Newton-John was best known for her work as a musician,...
Fans of Olivia Newton-John were left in shock when the late actress and singer was shut out of the In Memoriam segment.
The In Memoriam part of the telecast honors actors, directors, producers, and more who passed away since the previous year's ceremony.
Sidney Poitier, Betty White, Nichelle Nichols, and Ray Liotta were some of the celebrities honored in the tribute part of the show.
However, Newton-John, who passed away in August, was left out.
Fans took to social media to react to the snub.
"How do forget Olivia Newton John? How dare you. She is and always will be an icon. And you forgot her?" an irate fan said in reaction.
"Ok watching Emmys and they just honored many who have passed, where was Olivia Newton-John?" another fan wondered.
Newton-John was best known for her work as a musician,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hollywood legend Olivia Newton-John has died following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old.
The actor’s husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post read.
“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Mr Easterling continued: “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.”
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
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The actor’s husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post read.
“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Mr Easterling continued: “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.”
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
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- 8/22/2022
- by Graeme Massie and Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - Film
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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.
The cost per moviegoer will be 5, with 1 of every ticket sold going to AMC’s charitable fund, AMC Cares. The proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
Newton-John died Aug. 15 at her ranch in Southern California. Her husband, John Easterling, announced her passing on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
The Australian singer was known for hits such as “Physical,” “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “You’re the One That I Want.
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.
The cost per moviegoer will be 5, with 1 of every ticket sold going to AMC’s charitable fund, AMC Cares. The proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
Newton-John died Aug. 15 at her ranch in Southern California. Her husband, John Easterling, announced her passing on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
The Australian singer was known for hits such as “Physical,” “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “You’re the One That I Want.
- 8/18/2022
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The tributes are still rolling in for the late Olivia Newton-John. During the third London stop of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour, the band brought out Natalie Imbruglia and Jacob Collier to perform a memorable tribute to the Grease actress, more than a week after she passed away following a 30-year battle with breast cancer. Imbruglia sang Newton-John's part in their rendition of the hit song "Summer Nights" from Grease, while Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, covered John Travolta's part. Collier joined Martin with vocals in the chorus of the song. On Aug. 8, Newton-John's husband, John Easterling,...
- 8/17/2022
- E! Online
The Chicks are paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John by performing one of the late singer’s most beloved hits.
On Saturday, Aug. 13, the band delivered a rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You” as part of their concert in Washington.
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“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,” said Natalie Maines. “I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John. So we worked up today at soundcheck a little Olivia Newton-John song.”
Newton-John originally performed the song in the movie version of “Grease”, which hit screens in 1978.
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Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, broke the news of her passing in a heartfelt tribute shared to Instagram on Monday, Aug. 8, writing alongside a photo of the actress,...
On Saturday, Aug. 13, the band delivered a rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You” as part of their concert in Washington.
Read More: The Chicks Head Back On Tour In 2022 After Long Break
“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,” said Natalie Maines. “I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John. So we worked up today at soundcheck a little Olivia Newton-John song.”
Newton-John originally performed the song in the movie version of “Grease”, which hit screens in 1978.
Read More: The Chicks Postpone Upcoming Tour Dates After Ending Indianapolis Concert Just 30 Minutes In
Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, broke the news of her passing in a heartfelt tribute shared to Instagram on Monday, Aug. 8, writing alongside a photo of the actress,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Like many of her fans, family and collaborators, John Travolta was affected by the recent news that Olivia Newton-John had passed away at 73. He expressed those feelings to his Instagram followers in an emotional post yesterday.
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“You made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible,” Travolta began his message, which accompanied an old photo of the Grease and Xanadu star. “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever. Your Danny, your John!”
Travolta and Newton-John displayed great chemistry as Danny and Sandy in the hit 1978 musical Grease, and both were multi-talented actors, singers and dancers. Their duet from the film’s soundtrack album, “You’re The One That I Want,” even became one of the best-selling singles in history.
They clearly...
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“You made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible,” Travolta began his message, which accompanied an old photo of the Grease and Xanadu star. “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever. Your Danny, your John!”
Travolta and Newton-John displayed great chemistry as Danny and Sandy in the hit 1978 musical Grease, and both were multi-talented actors, singers and dancers. Their duet from the film’s soundtrack album, “You’re The One That I Want,” even became one of the best-selling singles in history.
They clearly...
- 8/11/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
John Easterling is paying homage to his late wife, Olivia Newton-John. John, 70, penned a heartfelt letter to the Grease star just days after she passed away at 73-years-old. On Aug. 8, Olivia's family confirmed her death in an Instagram post, after a 30-year battle with breast cancer. In his Aug. 10 message, John reflected on their relationship. "Olivia, Our love for each other transcends our understanding," he began. "Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love that could be so deep, so real, so natural." While speaking of their romance, John shared that he and the Xanadu star "never had to 'work' on it," adding, "We were in awe of this great...
- 8/10/2022
- E! Online
Olivia Newton-John’s Husband Shares Heartfelt Message To “The Most Courageous Woman I’ve Ever Known”
Olivia Newton-John’s husband John Easterling is coping with the death of his wife and took to social media to share a heartfelt message.
“Our love for each other transcends our understanding. Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love that could be so deep, so real, so natural. We never had to ‘work’ on it. We were in awe of this great mystery and accepted the experience of our love as past, present and forever,” read the letter posted on Newton-John’s official Instagram page.
The Grease star died at the age of 73 and although no cause of death was given, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She would later recover but in 2013 revealed it had returned.
Easterling called his wife a healer and said that she used her “mediums of song, of words, of touch.”
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“Our love for each other transcends our understanding. Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love that could be so deep, so real, so natural. We never had to ‘work’ on it. We were in awe of this great mystery and accepted the experience of our love as past, present and forever,” read the letter posted on Newton-John’s official Instagram page.
The Grease star died at the age of 73 and although no cause of death was given, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She would later recover but in 2013 revealed it had returned.
Easterling called his wife a healer and said that she used her “mediums of song, of words, of touch.”
Daughter And Peers Remember The Actress, Singer And Humanitarian: “Heartbroken...
- 8/10/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
It seems Olivia Newton-John's passing was not sudden for her family. On Aug. 8, the beloved Grease actress died in her Southern California home, her husband John Easterling announced on Instagram. Just a day after her passing, Olivia's niece has shared further information about the actress' declining health amid her decades long battle with breast cancer. "It wasn't just the cancer that got her, it was other complications, being in a hospital and with a very susceptible immune system," Totti Goldsmith told Australia's 9 Now News. "She got secondary infections. She really went down in the past five, six...
- 8/9/2022
- E! Online
The Grease family is remembering Olivia Newton-John. On Aug. 9, Edith "Didi" Conn, who famously played Frenchy in the 1978 film, shared that she spoke to her co-star a few weeks before she died and said that Olivia's husband, John Easterling, and daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, had been taking good care of her as her health declined. "She told me that she wasn't walking anymore and she had full-time care," Didi shared on Good Morning America, "but her husband, John, and her daughter, Chloe, were there all the time and she told me they were just so hopelessly devoted." Didi added that she wants to remember her former co-star through "love and light," which...
- 8/9/2022
- E! Online
John Travolta, Kylie Minogue, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese and more have shared their tributes to the actor and singer
Share your tributes in the comments belowOlivia Newton-John: a life and career in picturesOlivia Newton-John was that rare thing: a wonderfully unselfconscious star
Hollywood, musicians and Australian leaders are mourning Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at her southern California ranch at the age of 73. The Grease star and chart-topping singer, who publicly discussed her breast cancer since her first diagnosis in 1992, died surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement posted to her Facebook page by her widower, John Easterling.
Shortly after her family’s announcement, tributes began pouring in from former costars to longtime celebrity admirers of the soft-rock icon – Newton-John sold over 100m records and charted nearly 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 during her nearly five decades in music.
Share your tributes in the comments belowOlivia Newton-John: a life and career in picturesOlivia Newton-John was that rare thing: a wonderfully unselfconscious star
Hollywood, musicians and Australian leaders are mourning Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at her southern California ranch at the age of 73. The Grease star and chart-topping singer, who publicly discussed her breast cancer since her first diagnosis in 1992, died surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement posted to her Facebook page by her widower, John Easterling.
Shortly after her family’s announcement, tributes began pouring in from former costars to longtime celebrity admirers of the soft-rock icon – Newton-John sold over 100m records and charted nearly 40 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 during her nearly five decades in music.
- 8/8/2022
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood is mourning the death of Olivia Newton-John. The singer-actress died at the age of 73 on Aug. 8, her husband John Easterling shared in a statement posted to her social media accounts. According to Easterling, she passed away at her Southern California ranch while surrounded by friends and family. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," he wrote. "Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer." The Grease alum is survived by her husband, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, sister...
- 8/8/2022
- E! Online
Danny is grieving the loss of his Sandy. Olivia Newton-John passed away on Aug. 8 at the age of 73, her husband John Easterling announced on Instagram. As family, friends and fans mourn Olivia, her Grease co-star John Travolta—who played Danny Zuko in the film—penned a heartbreaking tribute to his late friend. "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better," he wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of Olivia, who played Sandy Olsson in the 1978 classic. "Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!" John signed off the...
- 8/8/2022
- E! Online
Actress and four-time Grammy-winning singer-songerwriter Olivia Newton John has died, according to a post shared on her official Facebook page by her husband John Easterling. The performer, who was 73 years old, reportedly passed away peacefully in her Southern California home.
Easterling's announcement includes references to Newton-John's past battles with breast cancer, which she was first diagnosed with in 1992. The actress was diagnosed with the illness three times, and it spread to her spine in 2017. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," the statement reads, before requesting that she be honored via...
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Easterling's announcement includes references to Newton-John's past battles with breast cancer, which she was first diagnosed with in 1992. The actress was diagnosed with the illness three times, and it spread to her spine in 2017. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," the statement reads, before requesting that she be honored via...
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- 8/8/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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Hollywood is mourning the loss of Olivia Newton-John.
Newton-John died Monday morning at her ranch in Southern California, her husband, John Easterling, announced on Facebook.
Born on Sept. 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, the iconic singer and actress had success on both screen and stage. Newton-John sold more than 100 million albums and had nearly 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 during her five decades in music. Her popularity rose even more for her portrayal of Sandy Olsson opposite John Travolta as Danny Zuko in Grease (1978).
After its release, Grease grossed 395 million (1.53 billion in today’s dollars), becoming the highest-grossing American movie musical of the 20th century. Newton-John’s songs from the film including “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and two duets with Travolta, “You’re the One That I Want” and “Summer Nights,” became instant classics.
Newton-John was vocal about her battle with breast cancer, first being...
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Olivia Newton-John.
Newton-John died Monday morning at her ranch in Southern California, her husband, John Easterling, announced on Facebook.
Born on Sept. 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, the iconic singer and actress had success on both screen and stage. Newton-John sold more than 100 million albums and had nearly 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 during her five decades in music. Her popularity rose even more for her portrayal of Sandy Olsson opposite John Travolta as Danny Zuko in Grease (1978).
After its release, Grease grossed 395 million (1.53 billion in today’s dollars), becoming the highest-grossing American movie musical of the 20th century. Newton-John’s songs from the film including “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and two duets with Travolta, “You’re the One That I Want” and “Summer Nights,” became instant classics.
Newton-John was vocal about her battle with breast cancer, first being...
- 8/8/2022
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Singer-actor sold more than 100m albums in glittering career.
Olivia Newton-John, the singer and actor who became a household name after her lead role opposite John Travota in the smash musical Grease, has died. She was 73.
Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed she died peacefully at her ranch in California on Monday morning (August 8). He paid tribute on social media to his wife’s decades-long battle with breast cancer, first announced in 1992. In 2017 Newton-John announced that the cancer had metastasised to her spine.
News of her death sparked a wave of tributes led by Travolta, who played Danny Zuko opposite...
Olivia Newton-John, the singer and actor who became a household name after her lead role opposite John Travota in the smash musical Grease, has died. She was 73.
Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed she died peacefully at her ranch in California on Monday morning (August 8). He paid tribute on social media to his wife’s decades-long battle with breast cancer, first announced in 1992. In 2017 Newton-John announced that the cancer had metastasised to her spine.
News of her death sparked a wave of tributes led by Travolta, who played Danny Zuko opposite...
- 8/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
John Travolta shared a tribute for Olivia Newton-John, his Grease costar and longtime friend who died on Monday at the age of 73.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” he captioned a photo of Newton-John via Instagram.
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In the Randal Kleiser-directed film, Travolta and Newton-John portrayed lovebirds Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson, respectively, two opposites who were brought together by destiny in the summer of 1958.
Grease remained popular in the decades following its release, which both Travolta and Newton-John relished. They reunited in 2019 for a Meet N Grease sing-along event in Florida with approximately 20k...
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” he captioned a photo of Newton-John via Instagram.
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In the Randal Kleiser-directed film, Travolta and Newton-John portrayed lovebirds Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson, respectively, two opposites who were brought together by destiny in the summer of 1958.
Grease remained popular in the decades following its release, which both Travolta and Newton-John relished. They reunited in 2019 for a Meet N Grease sing-along event in Florida with approximately 20k...
- 8/8/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Sad news out of Hollywood today as it has emerged that beloved actress and singer, Olivia Newton-John, has died.
Newton-John passed away Monday at her ranch in Southern California.
She was 73.
Her husband, John Easterling, broke the news on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote.
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
The statement continued: “Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.”
Newton-John had a string of hit roles and songs throughout her time in the spotlight, with songs like "Physical,...
Newton-John passed away Monday at her ranch in Southern California.
She was 73.
Her husband, John Easterling, broke the news on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote.
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
The statement continued: “Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.”
Newton-John had a string of hit roles and songs throughout her time in the spotlight, with songs like "Physical,...
- 8/8/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
John Travolta is mourning his “Grease” leading lady, after it was revealed that Olivia Newton-John died in her home on Monday morning. The singer and actress was 73 years old.
Newton-John, of course, starred as Sandy in the film, an innocent girl who inspires Danny Zuko to be a better version of himself. Together, the two have become a truly iconic movie pairing over the years.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
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In the film, Newton-John’s character sang a now-beloved ballad for Travolta’s bad boy, called “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” The song...
Newton-John, of course, starred as Sandy in the film, an innocent girl who inspires Danny Zuko to be a better version of himself. Together, the two have become a truly iconic movie pairing over the years.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
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In the film, Newton-John’s character sang a now-beloved ballad for Travolta’s bad boy, called “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” The song...
- 8/8/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary pink lady Olivia Newton-John. In the early morning hours of Aug. 8, the Grease actress passed away peacefully at her Southern California ranch, her family confirmed on social media. She was 73. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," Olivia's husband John Easterling wrote on Instagram. "Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation." Before...
- 8/8/2022
- E! Online
John Travolta took to social media to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John, his “Grease” co-star who died Monday at 73 years old.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote in a post. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Travolta and Newton-John headlined “Grease,” delivering two of their most iconic film performances as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. The 1978 musical, directed by Randal Kleiser, became a cultural phenomenon with 366 million at the worldwide box office. The single “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” performed by Newton-John, was nominated at the Oscars for original song. The film’s soundtrack was the second biggest album of 1978 in the U.S., trailing only the soundtrack to the Travolta-starring “Saturday Night Fever.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote in a post. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Travolta and Newton-John headlined “Grease,” delivering two of their most iconic film performances as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. The 1978 musical, directed by Randal Kleiser, became a cultural phenomenon with 366 million at the worldwide box office. The single “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” performed by Newton-John, was nominated at the Oscars for original song. The film’s soundtrack was the second biggest album of 1978 in the U.S., trailing only the soundtrack to the Travolta-starring “Saturday Night Fever.
- 8/8/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Olivia Newton-John, the celebrated pop culture icon known for her performances in Grease and Xanadu, as well as her Grammy-winning hits like “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” died Monday, Aug. 8. She was 73.
Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed her death on Instagram, writing that she “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.” No exact cause of death was given.
The statement continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed her death on Instagram, writing that she “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.” No exact cause of death was given.
The statement continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
- 8/8/2022
- by Jon Blistein and Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. Her husband, John Easterling, announced the news in a statement on the Grease star’s official Facebook page on Monday, August 8. Though the statement does not directly say her cause of death, Newton-John had been living with breast cancer for three decades. A source close to the star told TMZ, “After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.” Grease (Paramount Pictures/ Courtesy: Everett Collection) “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” Easterling’s statement read. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated...
- 8/8/2022
- TV Insider
The legendary Olivia Newton-John, the star of the hit film “Grease” who was also a pop singer, has died, according to a statement released on social media. Newton was 73.
The Australian who played opposite John Travolta in the 1978 classic died on her Southern California ranch. The statement, via Newton-Jon’s husband John Easterling, was posted to Facebook.
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The Australian who played opposite John Travolta in the 1978 classic died on her Southern California ranch. The statement, via Newton-Jon’s husband John Easterling, was posted to Facebook.
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- 8/8/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez and Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Beloved actor Olivia Newton-John, who won hearts as Sandy in the 1978 classic movie-musical "Grease," has died, her family confirmed on Aug. 8. She was 73 years old.
According to a post on her Facebook page, Newton-John died at her home in Southern California while surrounded by family and friends. Newton-John had battled breast cancer for years, and used her experience to start the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.
"We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," the Facebook statement announcing Newton-John's death said. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer." Her family asked that donations be made to the foundation in lieu of flowers.
The statement noted that Newton-John is survived by "her...
According to a post on her Facebook page, Newton-John died at her home in Southern California while surrounded by family and friends. Newton-John had battled breast cancer for years, and used her experience to start the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.
"We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," the Facebook statement announcing Newton-John's death said. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer." Her family asked that donations be made to the foundation in lieu of flowers.
The statement noted that Newton-John is survived by "her...
- 8/8/2022
- by Lindsay Kimble
- Popsugar.com
Olivia Newton-John, the multiple-Grammy-winning “Physical” and “I Honestly Love You” singer who went on to star in the beloved film musical Grease and later Xanadu, died today at her Southern California ranch, according to her official Facebook page. She was 73.
No cause of death was given, but Newton-John had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She later recovered, but the cancer recurred in 2013 and had metastasized to her lower back within four years. She long had been an activist against the disease.
Related: Entertainment & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
A UK native who was raised in Australia, Newton-John began her career as a country singer but quickly crossed over to pop with the late-1973 hit “Let Me Be There.” It was the first of 15 Top 10 U.S. singles, including five No. 1s: “I Honestly Love You,” “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “You’re the One That I Want”, “Magic” (from the 1980 film Xanadu) and her biggest smash, “Physical.” The latter topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks and was the No. 1 single of 1981. It also spurred a physical-fitness craze, with its music video featuring Newton-John — in a period-defining outfit that included a leotard and headband — cavorting among hardbody models and chunky schlubs just trying to work off a few dozen extra pounds. Watch it below.
Newton-John won four Grammy Awards among a dozen nominations during her career: “Let Me Be There” took Best Country Performance, Female, in 1974; “I Honestly Love You” won Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, the following year; and “Heart Attack” took Video of the Year in 1983. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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She is best known to movie fans as the “Sandra Dee”-esque Sandy in Grease, the 1978 smash that remains among the top-grossing movie musicals of all time. Starring opposite Travolta in the Broadway adaptation, Newton-John sang the film’s country-flecked ballad “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and also duetted with Travolta and the company on “Summer Nights.” Both of those singles also made the U.S. Top 10. The film’s soundtrack spent 12 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone. It also spawned a No. 1 hit with Frankie Valli’s title track.
Related: John Travolta Remembers ‘Grease’ Costar Olivia Newton-John: “Your Impact Was Incredible”
Olivia Newton-John, and John Travolta in ‘Grease,’ 1978
Grease was a sensation with it premiered in June 1978. With school scenes shot at Venice High and Marshall High in Los Angeles, it combined the era’s 1950s nostalgia with the burgeoning disco movement and made film stars of Newton-John and Travolta. They played star-crossed polar-opposite lovers who become the king and queen of Rydell High School, with Newton-John’s Sandy Dumbrowski getting an extreme makeover from the prim, ponytailed new girl at school into a leather-clad stunner near the end.
Grease was added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2020.
The film also helped fuel Newton-John’s stellar music career. Along with “Physical” and “Magic,” she also had post-Grease Top 10 hits with the disco-flecked “A Little More Love,” “Make a Move on Me,” “Heart Attack,” “Twist of Fate” and the title track from follow-up film, “Xanadu.” She had five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart as well.
Related: Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter And Peers Remember The Actress, Singer And Humanitarian: “Heartbroken Doesn’t Even Begin To Cover It”
Released by Universal in August 1980, Xanadu coat-tailed the late-’70s roller disco craze, with Newton-John starring as Kira, a mysterious woman who falls in love with a struggling freelance artist (Michael Beck) living in Los Angeles. Despite co-starring Gene Kelly, the film was not a commercial hit — the skating fad had ebbed by the time it came out — but its soundtrack reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and went on to go double platinum. It also features Electric Light Orchestra and the Tubes.
Flowers for Olivia Newton-John are placed on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Many of Newton-John’s solo albums also were hot sellers in the 1970s and early ’80s, with If You Love Me, Let Me Know topping the Billboard 200 in October 1974 and follow-up Have You Never Been Mellow doing the same just five months later. Two others made the U.S. Top 10: Totally Hot (1978) and Physical (1981).
Born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, Newton-John moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia, when she was a child. She began in music with a teenage pop group before winning an Australian TV talent show. She made her first single, “Till You Say You’ll Be Mine” in 1966 and toured English clubs as part of the duo Pat & Olivia with Pat Carroll. She later returned Down Under to continue her music career.
Newton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; her sister, Sarah Newton-John; her brother, Toby Newton-John; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory at ONJfoundation.org.
No cause of death was given, but Newton-John had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She later recovered, but the cancer recurred in 2013 and had metastasized to her lower back within four years. She long had been an activist against the disease.
Related: Entertainment & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
A UK native who was raised in Australia, Newton-John began her career as a country singer but quickly crossed over to pop with the late-1973 hit “Let Me Be There.” It was the first of 15 Top 10 U.S. singles, including five No. 1s: “I Honestly Love You,” “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “You’re the One That I Want”, “Magic” (from the 1980 film Xanadu) and her biggest smash, “Physical.” The latter topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks and was the No. 1 single of 1981. It also spurred a physical-fitness craze, with its music video featuring Newton-John — in a period-defining outfit that included a leotard and headband — cavorting among hardbody models and chunky schlubs just trying to work off a few dozen extra pounds. Watch it below.
Newton-John won four Grammy Awards among a dozen nominations during her career: “Let Me Be There” took Best Country Performance, Female, in 1974; “I Honestly Love You” won Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, the following year; and “Heart Attack” took Video of the Year in 1983. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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She is best known to movie fans as the “Sandra Dee”-esque Sandy in Grease, the 1978 smash that remains among the top-grossing movie musicals of all time. Starring opposite Travolta in the Broadway adaptation, Newton-John sang the film’s country-flecked ballad “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and also duetted with Travolta and the company on “Summer Nights.” Both of those singles also made the U.S. Top 10. The film’s soundtrack spent 12 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone. It also spawned a No. 1 hit with Frankie Valli’s title track.
Related: John Travolta Remembers ‘Grease’ Costar Olivia Newton-John: “Your Impact Was Incredible”
Olivia Newton-John, and John Travolta in ‘Grease,’ 1978
Grease was a sensation with it premiered in June 1978. With school scenes shot at Venice High and Marshall High in Los Angeles, it combined the era’s 1950s nostalgia with the burgeoning disco movement and made film stars of Newton-John and Travolta. They played star-crossed polar-opposite lovers who become the king and queen of Rydell High School, with Newton-John’s Sandy Dumbrowski getting an extreme makeover from the prim, ponytailed new girl at school into a leather-clad stunner near the end.
Grease was added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2020.
The film also helped fuel Newton-John’s stellar music career. Along with “Physical” and “Magic,” she also had post-Grease Top 10 hits with the disco-flecked “A Little More Love,” “Make a Move on Me,” “Heart Attack,” “Twist of Fate” and the title track from follow-up film, “Xanadu.” She had five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart as well.
Related: Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter And Peers Remember The Actress, Singer And Humanitarian: “Heartbroken Doesn’t Even Begin To Cover It”
Released by Universal in August 1980, Xanadu coat-tailed the late-’70s roller disco craze, with Newton-John starring as Kira, a mysterious woman who falls in love with a struggling freelance artist (Michael Beck) living in Los Angeles. Despite co-starring Gene Kelly, the film was not a commercial hit — the skating fad had ebbed by the time it came out — but its soundtrack reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and went on to go double platinum. It also features Electric Light Orchestra and the Tubes.
Flowers for Olivia Newton-John are placed on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Many of Newton-John’s solo albums also were hot sellers in the 1970s and early ’80s, with If You Love Me, Let Me Know topping the Billboard 200 in October 1974 and follow-up Have You Never Been Mellow doing the same just five months later. Two others made the U.S. Top 10: Totally Hot (1978) and Physical (1981).
Born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, Newton-John moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia, when she was a child. She began in music with a teenage pop group before winning an Australian TV talent show. She made her first single, “Till You Say You’ll Be Mine” in 1966 and toured English clubs as part of the duo Pat & Olivia with Pat Carroll. She later returned Down Under to continue her music career.
Newton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; her sister, Sarah Newton-John; her brother, Toby Newton-John; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory at ONJfoundation.org.
- 8/8/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Newton-John died on August 8 at age 73 after a battle with breast cancer.
The British born Australian star shot to fame in “Grease” opposite John Travolta in 1978. A four-time Grammy winner, Newton-John won Record of the Year for “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” as well as “Grease” song “You’re the One That I Want,” which still ranks as one of the bestselling singles of all time.
Newton-John’s husband John Easterling confirmed her passing on Facebook.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” Easterling wrote. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Easterling continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund,...
The British born Australian star shot to fame in “Grease” opposite John Travolta in 1978. A four-time Grammy winner, Newton-John won Record of the Year for “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” as well as “Grease” song “You’re the One That I Want,” which still ranks as one of the bestselling singles of all time.
Newton-John’s husband John Easterling confirmed her passing on Facebook.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” Easterling wrote. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Easterling continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund,...
- 8/8/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Pop star best known for her role in the film musical devoted her later life to activism in support of cancer research
Olivia Newton-John was that rare thing: a wonderfully unselfconscious starShare your tributes here
Olivia Newton-John, the musical star who found enduring fame for her leading role in the film Grease, has died aged 73. The news was confirmed by her husband.
In a statement posted on social media, Olivia Newton-John’s widower John Easterling said: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
Olivia Newton-John was that rare thing: a wonderfully unselfconscious starShare your tributes here
Olivia Newton-John, the musical star who found enduring fame for her leading role in the film Grease, has died aged 73. The news was confirmed by her husband.
In a statement posted on social media, Olivia Newton-John’s widower John Easterling said: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
- 8/8/2022
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, who starred in the 1978 hit film musical Grease, died Monday at the age of 73, according to her official Facebook page. No official cause of death was released, but Newton-John had been battling breast cancer for years, with the cancer returning in 2017.
Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” according to the statement.
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Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” according to the statement.
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- 8/8/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Family, friends and fans are mourning the loss of Olivia Newton-John. The Grease star passed away at her Southern California ranch during the morning hours of Aug. 8, per an Instagram post shared to her account by her husband, John Easterling. She was 73 years old. According to the post, Olivia passed "peacefully" while surrounded by family and friends. In the message shared on Olivia's behalf, John detailed the "Physical" singer's strides within her public battle with cancer. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," the Aug. 8 post read. "Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant...
- 8/8/2022
- E! Online
Olivia Newton-John, the top female pop vocalist of the 1970s who starred in movies including “Grease” and “Xanadu,” died Monday. She was 73.
Her husband, John Easterling, posted the news on her official Facebook page, writing: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
A cause of death was not given, but Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer that surfaced for a third time in 2017. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Her “Grease” costar and hit duet partner John Travolta was quick to weigh in with a tribute on social media.
Her husband, John Easterling, posted the news on her official Facebook page, writing: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
A cause of death was not given, but Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer that surfaced for a third time in 2017. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Her “Grease” costar and hit duet partner John Travolta was quick to weigh in with a tribute on social media.
- 8/8/2022
- by Chris Morris
- Variety Film + TV
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Olivia Newton-John, the angelic Australian singer who forged a hopelessly devoted following with her chart-topping hits “Physical,” “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “You’re the One That I Want,” her Grease duet with John Travolta, has died. She was 73.
Newton-John died Monday morning at her ranch in Southern California, her husband, John Easterling, announced on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Born in England and raised in Melbourne, Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and she announced in May 2017 that after 25 years in remission the disease had spread to her lower back. The singer in August 2018 canceled a two-date tour just three...
Olivia Newton-John, the angelic Australian singer who forged a hopelessly devoted following with her chart-topping hits “Physical,” “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “You’re the One That I Want,” her Grease duet with John Travolta, has died. She was 73.
Newton-John died Monday morning at her ranch in Southern California, her husband, John Easterling, announced on Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Born in England and raised in Melbourne, Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and she announced in May 2017 that after 25 years in remission the disease had spread to her lower back. The singer in August 2018 canceled a two-date tour just three...
- 8/8/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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