Olivia Newton-John: Last News

Peter Andre paid a heartfelt tribute to Olivia Newton John who died aged 73 on August 8 on today's instalment of Lorraine.

John Travolta following the death of family friend Olivia Newton-John, who passed away on Monday aged 73.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe aspiring singer was one of the first to respond to John's heartbreaking tribute message to his Grease co-star and cloes friend, simply replying to her dad's message with a series of red love heart emojis. The singer's husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news on Monday August 8, alongside a photograph of her on Instagram and an emotional statement.VIDEO: Olivia Newton-John opens up about cancer diagnosis It read: "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.MORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella receives sweet message from Olivia Newton-JohnMORE: John Travolta's new photo with daughter Ella blows fans away"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.

Kylie Minogue took to social media to pay a heartbreaking tribute to Olivia Newton-John upon learning of her passing.MORE: Olivia Newton-John passes away at age 73She shared a black and white photograph on social media alongside which she wrote: "Since I was ten years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton-John. And, I always will.

Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73. Her husband John Easterling, said she died peacefully in the morning at her ranch in Southern California surrounded by family and friends.

died at age 73 on Monday.The “Grease” actress and singer publicly battled breast cancer since 1992, enduring a partial mastectomy, nine months of chemotherapy and breast reconstruction.Newton-John — who became an advocate for breast cancer detection — was diagnosed again in 2013 but privately battled it, only revealing in 2018 that it had come back in 2017.The Australian actress announced she had been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized to the base of her spine.The “Physical” singer opened up over the years about how she dealt with the treatments and managed her pain, including openly talking about using cannabis oil after being introduced to it by her husband, John Easterling.“I really believe the cannabis has made a huge difference,” she told “60 Minutes Australia” in 2019. “If I don’t take the drops, I can feel the pain, so I know it’s working.”“People have this vision from the ’60s of people just sitting around and getting stoned,” she told “Today” in 2017.

Grease” is forever seared onto the mind of moviegoers everywhere.Olivia Newton-John shoots John Travolta’s Danny Zuko a piercing glance and knocks him over with a sultry command: “Tell me about it, stud.”It’s an iconic scene on par with “Here’s looking at you, kid” in “Casablanca” or Darth Vader telling Luke, “I am your father” in “The Empire Strikes Back.”  From that moment on, we were hopelessly devoted to her.That unforgettable turn in the hit movie-musical from Newton-John, the wondrous actress who died Monday at 73 after a long battle with breast cancer, endeared the Australian performer to the entire world.The film “Grease,” which also skyrocketed the careers of Travolta and Stockard Channing, is so beloved to this day by countless fans that Newton-John’s death, for many, feels incredibly personal. She had it all: A glorious pop voice, acting chops, incomparable beauty, likability, a Down Under sense of humor. She was a beacon of raw star power.“Grease,” in no small part thanks to her, is the rare movie that’s cherished by multiple generations — as fractious as they might otherwise be.

Olivia Newton-John had a number of lengthy relationships throughout her life — but none more headline-grabbing than her ex Patrick McDermott. Tragedy struck the Australian star’s life when her on-off boyfriend of nine years mysteriously vanished on an overnight fishing trip off the California coast in 2005 soon after they called it quits.A Coast Guard investigation at the time concluded that the American cameraman had likely drowned and he has been presumed dead ever since. But conspiracy theorists have long claimed that McDermott may have faked his own death.Numerous reports alleged he was living in Mexico with a new girlfriend, while some suggested he’d gone off the grid to dodge his tax debts.A private eye alleged in 2010 that he’d tracked down the cameraman living on a boat off the coast of Acapulco — and that he just wanted to be left alone.

Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at her Southern California ranch following a long battle with cancer.“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her family wrote in a statement posted on her official Facebook page. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”Upon her death, her family is asking that people donate to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund instead of sending flowers. The last photo seen of the actress was posted by her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, on Instagram on Aug 5.“I worship this woman.

John Travolta has paid a touching tribute to his great 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 took to Instagram to share a throwback picture of Olivia, alongside an emotional message. It read: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

posted the video on her Instagram dressed as SandyOlsson wearing a pink sweater and a leather jacket over a lacy top.Mills swears in the video that she was the muse that “Grease” writer Jim Jacobs used to pen the character.“Did you know I went to school with Jim Jacobs? Jim Jacobs who wrote ‘Grease’? Jim Jacobs who used me as his model for Sandy,” Mills said.“I didn’t know it at the time but I found out years later – I was the original Sandy.”Both Mills and Jacobs are Chicago natives and attended Taft High School together.Jacobs’ musical — which he co-wrote with his friend Warren Casey — has spawned several musical productions including the iconic film version starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as well as an upcoming prequel called “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.” In 2010, Jacobs revealed the idea for “Grease” came to him while hanging out with friends from a local theatre group.

Olivia Newton-John, 73, spoke about her battle with breast cancer in a new interview with Hoda Kotb, 57, where both women spoke about their respective journeys with the disease on Wednesday October 20 on Today. Hoda was incredibly moved when the “Physical” singer took a second out of the interview to ask how she was doing, after the Today host revealed her own diagnosis in 2007.

Olivia Newton-John, 72, collaborated with daughter Chloe Lattanzi, 35,  on her newest single. While their bond is unbreakable, another special bond she has is with pal John Travolta, 67. “Well, we’ll always been friends,” Olivia told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY during an Instagram Live Q&A with her daughter by her side from her Las Vegas home on Feb. 16 to promote their new song “Window in the Wall.” She added, “[John and I] been through a huge, incredible experience together and we care about each other and we’ll always be friends.”

Brandi Carlile.Of course, the Bee Gees have been covered by a host of other artists over the years, while also collaborating on hits for youngest Gibb brother Andy —  including “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” and “Shadow Dancing” — as well as pop superstars who didn’t get the family rate. Here, a look at how deep the Gibb influence goes. Although this 1967 single wasn’t one of the Bee Gees’ biggest hits, it has been one of their most-covered tunes.

Happy Birthday Olivia Newton–John! The Australian actress, who is celebrating her 72nd birthday, has been in the spotlight since the release of Grease in 1978. Her star has continued to rise over the years, as she pursued a career on screen, and in the recording studio. She’s now one of the most recognizable movie musical stars of all time, but her career actually began at the age of 14 when she created an all-girl group, called Sol Four, with three of her classmates.