Grease's Didi Conn Recalls Emotional Final Conversation With Olivia Newton-John Before Her Death
09.08.2022 - 20:21
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Olivia Newton-John’s Grease co-star is opening up about a big loss.
On Tuesday, Edith “Didi” Conn, who played Frenchy in the hit 1978 musical alongside Olivia as Sandy, recalled her last conversation with the actress before her death. As Perezcious readers know, the singer’s husband, John Easterling, announced her passing on Monday after a 30-year battle with cancer. She passed away surrounded by friends and family on her Southern California ranch.
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While the 73-year-old’s declining health was not known to fans, Didi recalls learning “a couple [of] weeks ago” that her friend was not doing so well. Appearing on Good Morning America via video chat, the performer explained:
Aw! Such a sweet callback to one of Olivia’s most famous songs… When asked what she will remember about Olivia, the 71-year-old actress opened up about the Physical vocalist’s favorite phrase, telling Robin Roberts:
Didi will also cherish the times she got to see the Grammy winner perform, especially the rendition of her popular track, I Honestly Love You. She reflected:
So well said!
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Olivia’s passing is no doubt very tough news for her family, friends, and Grease co-stars to process. Yesterday, John Travolta, who played Danny Zuko, also paid tribute to the fallen star by emotionally writing on Instagram:
The late star’s daughter, Chloe, whom she shared with ex-husband Matt Lattanzi, also shared a series of throwback photos as she grieves the devastating loss. Take a look (below).
We are thinking of her loved ones in this difficult time! Her legacy will live on in her cancer research, films, and music.
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