Dolly Parton sad to have lost ‘my special friend’ Dame Olivia Newton-John
10.08.2022 - 19:23
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Dolly Parton says she is so sad to have lost her “special friend” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The US country legend said she was “so happy that our lives crossed paths” as she joined those paying tribute to the actress and singer online. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed.
After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family. ❤️ pic. twitter.
com/4kChjWsnUxSir Elton John, Mariah Carey, and Gwyneth Paltrow were among those remembering the “beautiful and courageous actress”. “So sad to have lost my special friend Olivia Newton-John,” Parton wrote in a statement. “So happy that our lives crossed paths.
I know her voice is singing beautifully with the angels. “With Love, Dolly. ”Sharing a picture of the pair on Instagram, Hollywood star Paltrow wrote: “Olivia Newton John, I hope you know what you meant to us.
“You were a huge inspiration in many ways. I think I believed We Are Magic because of you. ”View this post on InstagramVeteran singer Sir Elton shared a collection of photos of him and Dame Olivia together on Instagram as he remembered his “warm and loving friend”.
He wrote: “The saddest of news to wake up to. Olivia was a beautiful and courageous woman, who I never heard complain about her illness. “A beautiful voice and a warm and loving friend.
I will miss her so much. Condolences to her family and loved ones. ”Australian actress Delta Goodrem, who portrayed Dame Olivia in a biopic called Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You, recalled fond memories of the singer
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