Elton John and Mariah Carey pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John at state memorial

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died in August having battled breast cancer since 1992. She was 73.READ MORE: Olivia Newton-John – 1948-2022: girl-next-door who lived her best life to the endDuring the state memorial ceremony, Sir Elton John said her “bravery and optimism” would stay with him forever (via the Guardian).Appearing via a video link, John added: “She was such a wonderful force of nature, she was funny, kind, warm and talented and every time we got together we laughed and laughed and laughed.

Throughout her career I have watched her grow and grow and grow to be the artist she became.”“I just want to give thanks for a moment here.

She really affected my life,” said Mariah Carey. “As a little girl, I loved her so much. Grease was probably the first movie I ever saw.