John Travolta got emotional as he paid a sweet tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John while introducing the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday.
The actor, who famously played Danny Zuko alongside Newton-John’s Sandy Olsson in the 1978 flick “Grease”, told the audience: “In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love. “Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community and this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera.
Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us.” READ MORE: Oscars 2023 Complete List Of Winners: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Wins Big “They’ve touched our hearts.
They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to,” Travolta added, referencing Newton-John’s hit song.
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