Olivia Newton-John: Last News

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.

Mariah Carey has paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.Following the news of the iconic singer and Grease star’s death at the age of 73, Carey took to social media to pay her respects, sharing images of the two of them performing together.“I first fell in love with Olivia’s voice when I was a little girl and heard ‘I Honestly Love You,'” Carey tweeted on Monday. “Songs like ‘Magic,’ ‘Suddenly’ and ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ showcased her beautiful airy tone and signature sound. And THEN there was GREASE.

Sharon Osbourne and her family were clearly broken up about the devastating loss of musician and actress Olivia Newton-John on Monday.MORE: Sharon Osbourne issues heartfelt statement after Ozzy's surprise performanceThe reality TV star shared a personal tribute of her own to the star, simply consisting of a throwback image and the word "RIP."VIDEO: Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73She then shared the touching words her daughter Aimee Osbourne had, a musician herself, as she remembered the impact the actress had on her life.Sharing a story from her childhood, Aimee penned on her Instagram Stories: "When I was a little girl, Mum would take me to Olivia's boutique in Malibu 'Kuala Blue'.MORE: Sharon Osbourne leads tributes for The Talk colleague Heather Gray following death aged 50"Mum would explain that 'Sandy from Grease' owned a T-shirt shop with Kuala Bears on everything after retiring from singing & dancing at Rydell High.She revealed that her mother had added a whimsicality to the affair, saying: "If we were 'lucky,' Sandy might be there making ice cream sundaes at the fountain bar & I could say hello.  Aimee paid her own special tribute to Olivia"Sure enough, one day, there she was! Sparkling blue eyes, golden hair, & a smile that instantly lit you up. Aimee continued to gush with her emotional tribute: "One of my favorite childhood memories….some people are made from sunshine & Olivia was one of them. "Sending love to @chloelattanziofficial & the rest of Olivia's loved ones and family.

Rick Springfield is paying tribute to his longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. The 72-year-old Australian-born singer gets emotional as he recalls their enduring friendship as both stars who relocated to America and rose up through the industry ranks around the same time. «It was a great camaraderie amongst Aussies back then over here,» he said in an interview with, in which he appeared via Zoom from Oklahoma. «It was a very small group and it was just like hugging home, you know.

Shania Twain is one among the many in the entertainment industry mourning the loss of legendary Australian actress and musician Olivia Newton-John.MORE: John Travolta mourns loss of Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John following her deathThe singer took to her Instagram to share a throwback backstage photograph of them embracing, revealing she'd looked up to her as an inspiration.VIDEO: Trailer for Shania Twain's Netflix documentaryShe was heartbroken by the loss, sharing an emoji to that effect and writing: "This one hit hard." Shania continued: "Olivia inspired me with her voice, her strength and her spirit. "I followed her career from the pop stuff to movies and country music - Please Mr. Please was on my childhood setlist! Thank you for sharing your talent with us all."MORE: Shania Twain steals the show in a mini dress and sequined bra for star-studded festival appearanceMany others shared their support and condolences in the comment section as well, with one fan writing: "She passed away, but through her music she'll remain immortal...

Rebel Wilson has paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John following her passing.The iconic singer and Grease star died peacefully at the age of 73 at her home in Southern California on Monday (August 8).Wilson, who played Newton-John’s daughter in the film A Few Best Men, has now become one of the latest stars to pay her respects, honouring the late star with a heartfelt Instagram post.“@therealonj, you were the most gorgeous lady inside and out, you are a true Aussie icon and to play your daughter on screen in A FEW BEST MEN was beyond an honour,” Wilson wrote alongside an image of herself smiling with Newton-John and co-star Laura Brent.The Senior Year star also noted how Newton-John’s role as Sandy in the 1978 musical Grease had inspired her as a kid growing up in Australia.A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)“Seeing you star in the huge Hollywood blockbuster GREASE with your natural accent was so instrumental to me as a little girl, helping me to believe that it was possible for an Aussie girl to star in huge international musicals,” she wrote.“You were the reason I auditioned for my high school production of GREASE at 15 – I was only in the chorus, but it was a start! You tried to teach me about health years before I took it seriously. You were so kind to me and it was such a blessing to know you Olivia.“I’ll never forget us singing at the piano in our lunch break on set together – what a complete legend you are! I am so sad you are gone.

The Daily Record reports that Peter paid tribute to the iconic actor during an appearance on ITV breakfast on Tuesday 9 August. He recalled the moment he learned of Olivia’s death to Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh. Read more: Plymouth man jailed after cropping ears of dogsDiscussing Monday’s performance, Peter said: “So first of all, everything that has been said about her is spot on, she was warm, it’s very rare to meet someone in this industry who is exactly what you hoped.

Hollyoaks writer Jonathan Larkin has explained the reference to Olivia Newton-John that appeared in tonight's (August 9) first-look episode on E4. It was announced yesterday (August 8) that the legendary Grease and Xanadu actress, pop star and activist had passed away at the age of 73.

died Monday morning at her home in Southern California following a long battle with cancer. The 73-year-old was surrounded by loved ones, including her husband, John Easterling, and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi. Her Australia-based niece, Tottie Goldmsith, tearfully told news program “A Current Affair” on Tuesday: “It’s not a shock — we’ve known how sick she’s been, especially in the last five days.”“It wasn’t just the cancer that got her; it was other complications, being in a hospital and with a very susceptible immune system,” she continued.

Olivia Newton-John will be remembered as a «sweetheart» who was truly selfless until the very end.GRAMMY-winning singer Dionne Warwick and TV/radio personality Leeza Gibbons, two of Newton-John's closest friends, spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier and offered a glimpse of the special bond they shared with the star who died on Monday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73.Warwick tells ET they first met in England when Newton-John was working on a show decades ago with the late singer Sacha Distel.«We kind of just hit it off,» the songstress recalled. «You know how girls are, and such a sweetheart.

Olivia Newton-John will be honored by Australia following her death on Monday at age 73.The star's niece, Tottie Goldsmith, recently spoke with Australia's news program and revealed that Newton-John's family has been formally offered a state funeral by the nation and that they plan on accepting the gracious honor.«We will, on behalf of not just our family, but I think Australia needs it. She was so loved,» shared Goldsmith, 59, who is the daughter of Newton-John's late sister, Rona, who died after a battle with brain cancer in 2013.

amid news of her passing are so devoted that seven of her songs now occupy the iTunes Top 10 in several countries.In the US, “Hopelessly Devoted To You” takes the No. 1 spot on the Top Songs chart. “Magic” follows in the No.

died on Monday at the age of 73 following a battle with breast cancer.Conn — who played Frenchy in the 1978 musical — told “Good Morning America” on Tuesday how she kept in contact with the Aussie entertainer in the weeks before her passing.“She told me that she wasn’t walking anymore and that she had full-time care,” Conn, 71, said.“But her husband, John, and her daughter, Chloe, were there all the time and she told me they were just so hopelessly devoted,” Conn added.As for what Conn would remember the most about her castmate, she explained how she would always recount her singing the song “I Honestly Love You.”“That’s how I’ll always remember her — this big heart who just cared so much for everybody. And we will honestly always love her, too,” she said.Jane Seymour also recently got candid about Newton-John’s final moments during a chat with “Good Morning Britain” on Tuesday.“She was a special person,” the “Somewhere in Time” star, 71, revealed.

Mariah Carey is sharing an emotional tribute to the legendary star Olivia Newton-John, following the announcement of her death at 73 on Monday, August 8. The singer highlighted her impact and influence both in a personal and professional aspect, confessing that she has much love to share for the ‘Grease’ star.Mariah revealed that she was “blessed to be in her presence on many other occasions and she was one of the kindest, most generous and lovely people I’ve ever met.”She also posted some photos with Olivia, sharing the stage over the years.“She will be missed.

passed away on Monday at the age of 73 after waging a high-profile, 30-year battle against breast cancer. Her one-time lover, cameraman McDermott, infamously vanished without a trace during a fishing trip on June 30, 2005 off the California coast.The pair dated on and off for nine years after her divorce from Matt Lattanzi in 1995.“I don’t think I will ever really be at peace with it,” the Aussie native admitted to Australian Women’s Weekly magazine in 2009, years after the cameraman’s disappearance.

ABBA have paid tribute to Olivia Newton-John who died yesterday (August 8) aged 73.The Australian singer and Grease actor passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California, as confirmed by her husband John Easterling in a statement.“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” the message read.Today (August 9), ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (aka Frida) both paid their respects to Newton-John in a post on the Swedish group’s official social media pages.The pair crossed paths with the late star in 1974 when both she and ABBA competed in that year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton.Newton-John, who was representing the United Kingdom, came in fourth place with her track ‘Long Live Love’. ABBA were crowned overall winners that evening with their hit ‘Waterloo’.Alongside a photo of ABBA and Newton-John on-stage together, Frida wrote: “What do you feel, what do you say when the nice, kindest and most loving woman leaves us to travel somewhere else.“The heart aches to know Olivia’s brave fight against an, in her case, invincible enemy.

died Monday at the age of 73 — revealed the vow in a February 2021 interview with the A Life of Greatness podcast, speaking candidly about her religious convictions.“I remember I was pregnant with Chloe, and I was close to losing her,” Newton-John recalled about her 1985 pregnancy with her only child.“I went to bed and asked God to save her and, if he did, I would say the Lord’s Prayer every night for the rest of my life and so I have,” she declared. “I think prayer is very powerful.”Newton-John went on to welcome Chloe in January 1986 with her then-husband, Matt Lattanzi.

died Monday at age 73, was mourned around the world by adoring fans who admired her girl-next-door Sandy Olsson in the hit 1978 movie — but especially her infamous final outfit when she swapped her poodle skirt for skintight black pants, a sultry off-the-shoulder top and leather jacket.For fashion lovers, her costume — complete with gigantic curls, strong makeup and a cigarette dangling from her red lips — had a lasting impact on them, even 44 years later.“This outfit will always be the outfit to me! It has shaped my fashion style since I was about three,” one superfan remembered.“When I was young and I saw Olivia Newton-John come on screen with the black outfit at the end of ‘Grease,’ the world changed for me,” added another.One person described it as “top-notch in my youth,” while another said: “I am 100% certain your leather outfit in ‘Grease’ was a contributor to my future love of powerful, dominant women.”“There was no cooler moment for me as a kid than when Olivia Newton-John walked out in that all-black outfit,” added another.In fact, Newton-John herself felt cool when filming the final scene, telling Vanity Fair in 2016 that she turned heads on set with her transformation as she stepped out of her trailer.“I was always the girl next door,” she told the magazine at the time. “And then I got into that trailer with those guys and they put me into that outfit and the hair and I walked out to show Randal [Kleiser, director of “Grease”], and the whole crew turned around.

New pictures have emerged showing Anne Heche narrowly missing a pedestrian before she crashed into a house last week.The American actress was rushed to hospital after a car sped through residential streets and smashed into a two-storey home in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles, California on Friday, before bursting into flames. The 53-year-old was removed from the scene on a stretcher but was later confirmed to be in a ‘stable condition’ by representatives.Footage previously revealed that a blue Mini Cooper crashed into garages of an apartment complex shortly before barrelling into a house, where the tenant was fortunately not injured.Now, TMZ has sourced new video surveillance of the blue car driving through a narrow alleyway, and almost hitting a pedestrian.The publication also reported that ‘Anne struck another vehicle and took off,’ before confirming that the driver of the second vehicle was not injured.A neighbour of the person whose house Heche hit, Lynne Mishele, recently spoke out over the crash.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoLynne Bernstein, said the tenant ‘was extremely fortunate’ to survive the accident with no injuries, along with her dogs and turtle, due to her being in another section of the small house.According to Bernstein, Mishele ‘was in shock’, noting to People: ‘I don’t think she got what was going on.

Jane Seymour is tearfully paying tribute to her longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. In an interview with ET's Kevin Frazier, Seymour opens up about the pair's enduring friendship, Newton-John's final days, and her legacy. Newton-John died Monday after a decades-long battle with breast cancer, which she was extremely forthcoming about to the public. Her story has inspired and encouraged others on the same health journey.

John Travolta is mourning the loss of his close friend and Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe actor shared a heartbreaking tribute to Olivia on social media shortly after her death was announced on Monday.On Tuesday, Richard Wilkins, Australia's Nine entertainment editor, appeared on Good Morning Britain, revealing that he had spoken to John via text message.VIDEO: Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73He said that the actor was "too raw to talk" and understandably devastated by the news.MORE: Ella Travolta shows support for John Travolta following Olivia Newton-John's deathMORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella receives sweet message from Olivia Newton-JohnHe also said that Olivia was a "beautiful, warm, loving person," and that she "just radiated goodness."He added: "She was there for everybody all the time. She was so generous...