John Travolta leads tributes to Olivia Newton-John

The Chicks paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John over the weekend, performing a live cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’.The band played the classic song – performed by Newton-John’s character Sandy in the 1978 film Grease – during their Washington state show at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (August 13). Before performing it, lead singer Natalie Maines paid homage to Newton-John, who died last week, in a speech.“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week: Olivia Newton-John,” she began.

The Chicks are paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John by performing one of the late singer’s most beloved hits. 

Thania Garcia The Chicks performed a heartfelt rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You” on Saturday as a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.During the Chicks’ concert at the Gorge in Washington state, singer Natalie Maines told the audience: “We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John… I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like [ages] 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.”Maines said the trio and their supporting band had rehearsed the song earlier that day before launching into a performance of “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” one of Newton-John’s most memorable musical performances from “Grease.”Newton-John — one of the top female pop vocalists of 70’s, who starred in movies like “Grease” and “Xanadu” — died on Aug. 8 at the age of 73, after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time in 2017.

Leeza Gibbons, the longtime correspondent and co-host of Entertainment Tonight, is among the many loved ones mourning the loss of Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at the age of 73.And as Gibbons still grapples with the loss of the Grease star, whom she considered among her best and dearest friends for more than 30 years, she is now sharing the very last communication she had with her just before her passing.'Her last text to me was, "I'm grateful for all the love in my life. I'm such a lucky person,"' Gibbons revealed during an interview with People.

Olivia Newton-John will be given a special send-off in her native Australia, it has been announced.

Many are reeling over the death of Olivia Newton-John — including the woman who was accused of breaking up the actress’ marriage.

Olivia Newton-John detailed the fierce attraction she and "Grease" co-star John Travolta had towards each other while filming the iconic film in recently resurfaced excerpts from her 2019 memoir "Don’t Stop Believin." Newton-John opened up about the first time she and Travolta met on set of the movie, writing that their chemistry was indisputable and everyone in the room could see it. She wrote at the time, "When we walked inside the room together, it was magic, and everyone saw it." She even revealed Travolta was the one who initially recommended her for the iconic role.

“Don’t Stop Believin,’ “ Newton-John — who died Monday following a long battle with cancer — revealed the reason she never hooked up with her hunky co-star, despite their “undeniable attraction” toward one another. “Yes, we really liked each other and there was an attraction, but we would never date because we were both involved with other people at the time,” the bubbly blond divulged in the tome. “Both of us have a loyalty streak that runs deep,” she added, insisting she would never cheat on a partner.

In 2008, she then married John Easterling.Travolta didn't marry until 1991, tying the knot with actress and model Kelly Preston.She sadly passed away in 2020 two years after she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.Following Newton-John's passing this week, fans have shared a final video which the actress posted on her Instagram before Christmas last year.In it, she thanks her fans for their support and wishes them well for the future.Newton-John said: "I know it's been a very, very, very difficult time for everybody in the whole planet - so this is a time we can get together, celebrate each other and our families and whatever faith that you believe in we can express it with each other which is very important."I want to thank you all for all of your support over the years and I wish you all the best and send you love and light."

Loose Women, Didi Conn spoke to the ladies about her friend Dame Olivia Newton-John and the sweet gesture that she made just before she passed away.Didi explained that two months ago she wasn't very well and had caught a "bout of something".READ MORE: Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 after 30-year battle with breast cancerTo make her feel better, Olivia sent her a beautiful orchid and she said it really cheered her up.In an interview with the Mirror Didi spoke about the orchid: "“There have been no flowers on it, then on Friday a bud appeared. "I thought, ‘that’s a sign that something’s going to happen’.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's heartbroken husband John Easterling has paid tribute to “the most courageous woman I have ever known”, following her death on Monday 8 August. John announced via Facebook and Instagram that Olivia, best known for playing Sandy in the 1978 hit film Grease opposite John Travolta, had passed away peacefully aged 73 at her Southern California ranch in the early hours of Monday after battling cancer on and off for 30 years. John has once again taken to Olivia's official Facebook page to post a heart-wrenching but uplifting tribute to Olivia, saying that she was “the most courageous woman I have ever known” and that her caring nature “almost eclipses what is humanly possible”.

John Travolta, died on Monday aged 73. Sharing news of her death on social media, Mr Easterling said she had passed away “peacefully”, surrounded by family and friends. In a new post, shared from Dame Olivia’s account on Wednesday, he thanked fans for “the ocean of support that has come our way.

Dame Olivia Newton-John’s husband John Easterling says his late wife was the “most courageous woman”. The widower of the late ‘Grease’ star - who died on Monday (08. 08.

John Easterling is paying tribute to wife Olivia Newton-John after her death.

Olivia Newton-John – has remembered his wife in a warm tribute on social media.Newton-John died on Monday August 8, aged 73, having battled breast cancer since 1992. The news was shared in an Instagram post that the Grease star had “passed away peacefully” at home on her ranch in Southern California.In a lengthy and heartfelt post shared to Instagram today (August 10), Newton-John’s husband, Easterling – who married to the actor-singer in 2008 – paid tribute to his late wife.“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” he began of their union.

Olivia Newton-John had tragically passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer.MORE: Remembering the stars of Grease who have sadly diedThe news was announced by her husband, John Easterling, on her Instagram, and he immediately received an outpour of love and support as he mourned his wife.Two days after her passing, the 70-year-old has shared another heartfelt tribute to his wife, opening up about their fourteen years together, as well as sending a message of appreciation to all who have extended their condolences.WATCH: Olivia opens up about her breast cancer battleMORE: Dame Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood's tribute to the late Grease starAddressing Olivia first, he said: "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."He revealed: "We never had to 'work' on it.

John Easterling is opening up about the loss of his wife Olivia Newton-John.

Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl on August 14, three weeks earlier than originally anticipated.Although she was initially scheduled to leave September 4, she already had a planned holiday from August 15 to 23, the production told the Hollywood Reporter.She was also going to be out of the show on September 1 so she that could cross the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys.As a result, the producers decided that instead of having Jane come back for just one week, the 62-year-old could depart the production at the end of this week. On her way out: Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the end of this week - three weeks earlier than originally anticipated; seen in MarchJane has been a part of the current revival since it opened this year on April 24 with Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein in the title role of Fanny Brice - a part that was famously originated by Barbra Streisand in 1964.The current production features Jane in the role of Fanny's mother Rose, who was played by Kay Medford in both the original production and the 1968 movie adaptation, for which Barbra won her first Oscar.  Tovah Feldshuh was scheduled to take over for Jane on September 6, and that date is unchanged, so Jane's standby Liz McCartney will play Rose in the interim. Beanie received a spate of bad reviews for the new revival, and by July it was announced that Lea Michele would replace her in September.

Olivia Newton-John's husband John Easterling has paid tribute to his late wife who died earlier this week.Olivia passed away aged 73 after her battle with cancer and was surrounded by her family and friends in Southern California.Using Olivia's Instagram account her husband John wrote a heartfelt message on Wednesday (August 10).READ MORE: Inside Olivia Newton-John's life - Grease fame, music ban and tragic cancer battleHe said: "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."Olivia's own final Instagram post before her sad death was also a snap of her and her doting husband.On Monday her account posted a picture of her and John and wrote: "#flashbackfriday."Fans of hers flew to the comments, with one saying: "Think of you Olivia.

Olivia Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, is sharing a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, just two days after her passing. She was 73 years old.Easterling took to Newton-John's Instagram account, where he posted a photo of the pair along with a touching message addressed to the singer-actress.«Olivia, Our love for each other transcends our understanding.

John Easterling is remembering his beloved wife Olivia Newton-John following her devastating death.