The Chicks are paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John by performing one of the late singer’s most beloved hits.
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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...
Legends never die."Another added: "The whole world is reeling from the loss of such a bright, kind woman, fly high ONJ," and a third said: "Our hearts are broken. Thank you for posting about her, Shania!"A post shared by Shania Twain (@shaniatwain)Shania mourned the loss of Olivia on social mediaOlivia's husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news that she had passed at the age of 73 alongside a photograph and an emotional statement.It read: "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.
The Chicks are paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John by performing one of the late singer’s most beloved hits.
(CNN)Olivia Newton-John, the singer and "Grease" star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday. In a Twitter post, Andrews said he had spoken with Newton-John's family and they had accepted the offer of a state ceremony.
Tributes have been pouring in for Olivia Newton John, who died yesterday aged 73 earlier this week and singer Peter Andre is among those who have shared personal memories of the late star. Peter, 49, is currently playing Vince Fontaine in the West End production of Grease and was on stage when the sad news of Olivia's death broke. Speaking to Lorraine host Ranvir Singh, he said: "The cast found out halfway through the show so actress Olivia Moor who is playing Sandy, when the show finished, she had to give an announcement to the audience to say the sad news." Pete added that every single show will now be dedicated to Olivia, saying: "Honestly the audience were in shock and it's going to be a very different show from now on for everybody.
Dame Olivia Newton-John's heartbroken husband John Easterling has paid tribute to “the most courageous woman I have ever known”, following her death on Monday 8 August. John announced via Facebook and Instagram that Olivia, best known for playing Sandy in the 1978 hit film Grease opposite John Travolta, had passed away peacefully aged 73 at her Southern California ranch in the early hours of Monday after battling cancer on and off for 30 years. John has once again taken to Olivia's official Facebook page to post a heart-wrenching but uplifting tribute to Olivia, saying that she was “the most courageous woman I have ever known” and that her caring nature “almost eclipses what is humanly possible”.
Olivia Newton-John – has remembered his wife in a warm tribute on social media.Newton-John died on Monday August 8, aged 73, having battled breast cancer since 1992. The news was shared in an Instagram post that the Grease star had “passed away peacefully” at home on her ranch in Southern California.In a lengthy and heartfelt post shared to Instagram today (August 10), Newton-John’s husband, Easterling – who married to the actor-singer in 2008 – paid tribute to his late wife.“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” he began of their union.
John Easterling is opening up about the loss of his wife Olivia Newton-John.
John Easterling is remembering his beloved wife Olivia Newton-John following her devastating death.
Hopelessly devoted to her. Olivia Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, was one of a few family members by her side when she passed on August 8, 2022.
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.
Maria Carey is missing Olivia Newton-John.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Andre paid a heartfelt tribute to Olivia Newton John who died aged 73 on August 8 on today's instalment of Lorraine.
Sam Womack has shared the devastating news that she's battling breast cancer.The former EastEnders star, who starred as Ronnie Mitchell on the popular BBC soap, took to Twitter to share the news alongside of photograph of her next to the late Olivia Newton-John.The Grease actress had been diagnosed with cancer 30 years ago, and passed away yesterday, Monday 8 August. Sam wrote: "This was the most magical of evenings.
After the sad news that Grease actress Olivia Newton-John passed away, famous faces around the world have paid their tributes.