Olivia Newton-John's niece says cancer wasn't 'only thing that got her' as she details final days

The iconic film Grease is making a return to the big screen in the wake of Olivia-Newton John's recent passing.Earlier this week, AMC Theatres announced its going to show the classic 1978 movie that starred Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny at 135 of its locations around the country this weekend to raise money in the fight against breast cancer.'To honor the late Olivia Newton-John: many of our U.S. theatres this weekend will show her classic 1978 hit movie Grease, again on the big screen,' AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron tweeted out, adding, 'An inexpensive $5 admission price, and through our charity AMC Cares we will donate $1 per sold ticket to breast cancer research.' Special tribute engagement: AMC Theatres announced it is showing the original Grease film, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, in tribute to the film's leading ladyGrease was once the highest-grossing musical film of all-time, eclipsing a record held by The Sound of Music by grossing more than $366 million on just a $6 million budget.The movie's record was trumped after the release of Les Misérables in 2012, which went on to rake-in $441.8 million at the box office on a $61 million budget.

Olivia Newton-John is being honored with a theatrical re-release of her beloved 1978 movie musical,. The film is slated to return to AMC Theatres on Friday in select cities with proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. «To honor the late Olivia Newton-John: many of our U.S.

EastEnders star's latest health update comes just days after she announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.Samantha, 49, took to Instagram to update fans with a picture of a bowl of soup made by her boyfriend Oliver Farnworth.READ MORE: Major EastEnders star confirms exit from BBC One soap after harrowing rape storylineThe actress explained she had gone in for a breast cancer operation and was now recovering at home with some help from Oliver.Sam said she was feeling "loved and grateful" following the support she'd received from her loving partner.She wrote: "Recuperating after breast cancer op. My love makes me turmeric and ginger in the morning and homemade butternut squash soup in the evening…….

Coldplay were joined by Natalie Imbruglia during the third of their six shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, where they paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John and performed Imbruglia’s hit ‘Torn’ together.Honouring the late Newton-John, who died last week at the age of 73, Coldplay and Imbruglia covered Grease number ‘Summer Nights’. Newton-John sang the song in the musical’s 1978 film adaptation, which she starred in as Sandy, alongside John Travolta.For their rendition, Imbruglia handled the role of Sandy while Coldplay’s Chris Martin sang the part of Travolta’s character, Danny, duetting on its shared chorus along with Jacob Collier.Before ‘Summer Nights’, Coldplay and Imbruglia also performed ‘Torn’, which Imbruglia popularised when she released her version of the Ednaswap song as her debut single in 1997.

Peter Andre has revealed he hasn't bought his wife Emily anything for her 33rd birthday. Writing in his weekly column, singer Pete, 49, admits he's a been a little unroganised for Emily's big day this week, but he isn't panicking as the NHS doctor "isn't materialistic" and will be happy with something "simple". Here, he also pays tribute to the legendary Olivia Newton-John following her passing and opens up about why he doesn't believe in the Strictly curse.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticShe’s the one that they still want — the millions of Olivia Newton-John fans who were prompted by news of her death to revisit her hits on streaming services.On-demand audio and video streams for Newton-John’s music amounted to 11,267,494 for the week ending Aug. 11, Luminate Data tells Variety. How big an uptick was that? It marked a 614% increase from the prior week, which ended Aug.

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 honored Olivia Newton-John during their tour stop in Washington Saturday night.Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, took a break from their set to perform «Hopelessly Devoted to You,» the solo ballad made famous by the late singer-actress in the movie musical, .«We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,» Maines, who encouraged the crowd to sing along, said. «I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.

Olivia Newton-John‘s friend Leeza Gibbons is sharing the final text that the actress sent to her before her death.

Olivia Newton-John will be honoured in a special 7NEWS Spotlight after the legendary Aussie star died aged 73. A special programme featuring Delta Goodrem, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and Cliff Richard will air this Sunday, after the Grease actress passed away after a 30-year battle with cancer.    The musicians will share their favourite memories of the late singer, with Wendy Matthews singing Olivia's song, 'I Honestly Love You'.

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.

Tributes have been pouring in for Olivia Newton John, who died yesterday aged 73 earlier this week and singer Peter Andre is among those who have shared personal memories of the late star. Peter, 49, is currently playing Vince Fontaine in the West End production of Grease and was on stage when the sad news of Olivia's death broke. Speaking to Lorraine host Ranvir Singh, he said: "The cast found out halfway through the show so actress Olivia Moor who is playing Sandy, when the show finished, she had to give an announcement to the audience to say the sad news." Pete added that every single show will now be dedicated to Olivia, saying: "Honestly the audience were in shock and it's going to be a very different show from now on for everybody.

It was an emotional start to ITV This Morning this week, as tributes continued to pour in for Olivia Newton John who died has died aged 73. One particularly emotional testimony came from her former Grease co-star Barry Pearl who played the character of T Bird Doody in the iconic film. Speaking to presenters Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle, the actor teared up whilst giving a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and leaving Josie Gibson fighting back tears as well.

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.

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.