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Olivia Newton-John’s daughter says her mother was making jokes up until the very end.Chloe Lattanzi and Newton-John’s widower, John Easterling, sat down for their first TV interview since her death with Today’s Hoda Kotb that aired on Friday, Feb. 17.«And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes,» said Lattanzi.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter has shared the heartbreaking last words her mother said to her before she passed away aged 73 in August 2022.Chloe Lattanzi appeared in her first TV interview since Olivia's death alongside the Grease star's widower, John Easterling on Friday and revealed that her beloved mom was still telling jokes right up until her death.WATCH: Remembering Olivia Newton-John"The last words she could say to me was, 'My sunshine,'" Chloe told Today's Hoda Kotb, adding: "And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes."Chloe was visibly emotional as she spoke of her love for her mom, who died after a three-decade journey with breast cancer.TRENDING: Tom Brady shares surprise adoption news four months after Gisele Bundchen divorcePOPULAR: Carrie Underwood reveals jaw-dropping addition to her 400-acre family home"I love my mom more than anything," she said. "She's my mama, you know? She's not Olivia Newton-John to me, but I'm so glad that she was Olivia Newton-John for so many people."Chloe revealed that she has also found comfort from the millions of people around the world who adored the late actress and singer.

Chloe Lattanzi is looking back at her mom Olivia Newton-John‘s final days.

Olivia Newton-John’s widower John Easterling was joined by her daughter Chloe Lattanzi for an emotional “Today” show interview that aired Friday.

It's now been more than five months since Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73 after being diagnosed with cancer three times.And on Saturday night, John Easterling called his late wife 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute to the singer, actress and singer and activist at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles, according to The Mirror.The event, which was also attended by Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi,  included a musical tribute featuring a medley of the Grease and Xanadu star's biggest hits, performed by Aussie musician Delta Goodrem, according to Variety. Tribute: John Easterling called his late wife, Olivia Newton-John, 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute to the Grease star at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles on SaturdayIt was during that tribute that Easterling, 70, opened up and shared about the love story he and Newton-John shared in their lifetimes.'Olivia and I unexpectedly, madly, deeply, forever fell in love in the Amazon rainforest,' he revealed to the riveted crowd.

Olivia Newton-John's passing, her husband John Easterling has given further details about some of her final moments before her death.MORE: Exclusive: Gayle King on why interviewing Olivia Newton-John is a career highlightThe singer passed away on 8 August after a lengthy battle against breast cancer, and her husband has continued to be a voice for her through his ongoing breast cancer advocacy.Now he has revealed just what his late wife's final wish was, and just how tied it was to her journey and advocacy with breast cancer.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John: Beautiful tributes for the star from family and friendsMORE: Exclusive: Sir Cliff Richard's emotional tribute to 'soulmate friend' Olivia Newton-John – 'My heart aches'Speaking with The Herald Sun, John explained how privileged Olivia felt to have the access she did to proper cancer treatment.It deeply impacted her final wish, which was for fellow cancer patients to have the same opportunities as her, through her Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre.He said: "Her dream with the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre was to have Australians going through cancer have access to the similar types of treatments." John and Olivia always showed up when it came to advocating for breast cancer researchThe couple have always argued in favor of cannabis as an alternative or supplementary cancer treatment, and often lobbied to change medical cannabis regulations because of it.

cancer patients, her husband has said.Film producer John Easterling revealed that the actress wanted others to have the opportunity to benefit from the “broad variety of wellness treatments” that she turned to.The Grease star died on August 8 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'at loggerheads' with Netflix over controversial seriesJohn claimed that the range of treatments, which included medicinal cannabis, "undoubtedly extended Olivia's life and gave her quality of life".He also revealed that Olivia's final days were “pain free” despite the fact she didn't use “toxic chemicals or addictive painkillers”.Olivia had lobbied politicians to try to and make medicinal cannabis available for patients at Melbourne's ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre."Her dream with the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre was to have Australians going through cancer have access to the similar types of treatments," John said in quotes reported by the Daily Express from an interview with The Herald Sun.Taking to Instagram last month, John shared a heart-warming photo of the couple to mark what would have been Olivia's 74th birthday.John shared a beautiful photo of the pair via her Instagram account and shared the story of their very first trip to The Bahamas.He said it was their first trip as a couple to celebrate Olivia's birthday.Olivia died peacefully in her home in Southern California in August, surrounded by family and friends.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.At the time of her death, John paid a touching tribute as he described his other half as a "brave and courageous woman" and talked of finding the time to heal the "pain

Dame Olivia Newton-John's state funeral in Australia is expected to take place in December. A service for the late 'Grease' actress, who died of breast cancer on August 8, aged 73, is to be held at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, one of the singer's most-loved places, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are expected to perform. That's according to family friend and entertainment reporter Peter Ford, who told 'The Morning Show': "People might say, 'Why there?' Well, that was one of Olivia's favourite places.

Olivia Newton-John's friends were able to say their touching goodbyes to the star two days before her death.EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Olivia Newton-John - Her family, Dolly Parton, Sir Cliff and more share memoriesLovingly, her husband 'Amazon' John Easterling reached out to her friends Amy Sky and Beth Nielson Chapman days before his wife passed away in August earlier this year so they could say goodbye. In our Breast Cancer Awareness special celebrating Olivia and her legacy, her singer friends spoke about the special moment.While Olivia was unable to speak on the call, her friends said it was "such a gift" to have closure.

died in August at the age of 73, after first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. Dame Olivia became an advocate for cancer research and funding for treatment and used her platform to raise awareness, after she experienced two recurrences of the disease in 2013 and 2017. The star’s only daughter, Chloe, recently vowed to carry on her mother’s work, declaring that ‘the torch has been passed’ and she wanted to honour her mother’s legacy.

Oliva Newton-John's legacy is living on. The late actress' rep confirms to ET that on Wednesday, Sept.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi has honored the Grease star on what would have been her 74th birthday with a touching post on social media.  Tributes for the late Australian singer and actor flooded the Internet yesterday, after her nearest of kin shared a video of a special dinner hosted in memory of her beloved 'mama'.  Dame Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in Grease (1978), died last month at the age of 73, marking the end of her 'overwhelming' 30-year-long journey with breast cancer.

On what would have been her 74th birthday, Olivia Newton-John was celebrated by those closest to her. The "Physical" singer, who passed away in August after succumbing to her long battle with cancer, was honored by her dear friend, John Travolta, in a touching, yet simple post on his Instagram.

John Travolta is remembering his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John on what would have been her 74th birthday.

Olivia Newton-John was beautifully honored on Monday on what would have been her 74th birthday. Both her husband, John Easterling, as well as her former co-star, John Travolta, penned touching tributes to her on Instagram. For Easterling, he chose to reflect on the wonderful times he spent with the late actress beforeshe died in August. «I remember the first birthday when we were together and I took Olivia on a week-long adventure in the Out Islands of the Bahamas surrounded by a beautiful, peaceful, spectacular turquoise water,» he wrote, noting that they chose to stay in a secluded house with no roads, that required boat travel for anything they would need. “There are so many islands there you almost always have an island in sight when you’re out on your boat.

Olivia Newton-John's 74th birthday on Monday by hosting a special dinner in her honour. The 36-year-old posted an emotional video to Instagram showing the celebration. It was an intimate restaurant gathering with Olivia's widow John Easterling also in attendance, as well as close friends and family.

Olivia Newton-John was beautifully honored on Monday on what would have been her 74th birthday. Both her husband, John Easterling, as well as her former co-star John Travolta penned touching tributes to her on Instagram. For Easterling, he chose to reflect on the wonderful times he spent with the late actress beforeshe died in August. «I remember the first birthday when we were together and I took Olivia on a week-long adventure in the Out Islands of the Bahamas surrounded by a beautiful, peaceful, spectacular turquoise water,» he wrote, noting that they chose to stay in a secluded house with no roads, that required boat travel for anything they would need. “There are so many islands there you almost always have an island in sight when you’re out on your boat.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's family held a "very private" memorial service for the late actress last week. The 'Grease' star - who would have turned 74 on Monday (26. 09.

John Travolta has taken to Instagram to wish his former Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John a "happy birthday", seven weeks after her death from breast cancer.MORE: John Travolta shares pride for daughter Ella as she makes her catwalk debutThe actor took to his Instagram Stories and alongside a still from their popular 1978 film, he simply wrote: "Happy Birthday my Olivia."WATCH: John Travolta shares heartwarming message in candid postOn what would have been Olivia's 74th birthday, her husband, John Easterling, 70, also shared a moving tribute.MORE: John Travolta pours his heart out about his family in emotional tributeREAD: John Travolta mourns loss of Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John following her deathTaking to his and her Instagram, John shared a beautiful photo of the pair looking happy whilst on holiday. "A birthday memory to @therealonj - swipe right to read: Happy Birthday Honey - I Love You! - Amazon John," he captioned the post.

Olivia Newton John died tragically last month following a battle with breast cancer and now her husband of over a decade has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to the legendary singer and actress.might have died, but her Instagram page is very much alive with her husband's regular posts.

Olivia Newton-John fans were not pleased  after she was left out of the «In Memoriam» segment at the 2022 Emmys on Monday night. Following the tribute -- which honored other actors who died this year, including Betty White, Bob Saget, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Ray Liotta, Robert Morse, Louie Anderson, Sidney Poitier, and many more -- Twitter was flooded with disappointed viewers who called out the awards show for not honoring the late star who died in August at age 73.While Newton-John is listed on the «In Memoriam» page on the Emmys website, she was no where to be seen during the telecasted tribute which was played for the audience on a screenbehind John Legend, who performed his song, «Pieces.» The actress had a famed film and music career, but she also graced the small screen, with credits in dozens of TV shows, including S, ,  and and more.«She’s been on over fifty TV shows and specials.