Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John died on Monday at age 73 after a protracted battle with most cancers. Since her breakout function as Sandy within the musical film "Grease," Newton-John has touched the lives of numerous followers and co-stars, and plenty of paid tribute to the star on social media this week.
John Travolta, who starred alongside Newton-John in "Grease," posted a touching message on Instagram, sharing an previous photograph of the star. "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so a lot better," he wrote. "Your affect was unbelievable. I like you a lot. We are going to see you down the street and we are going to all be collectively once more. Yours from the primary second I noticed you and without end!"
Travolta ended the submit with, "Your Danny, your John!" referring to his function as Danny Zucco reverse Newton-John's Sandy in "Grease."
Oprah remembered a "spontaneous" dinner she had with Newton-John and "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, after King interviewed Newton-John in 2019. "Her positivity was simply infectious," Oprah tweeted, sharing a photograph from the evening.
Mariah Carey posted about her long-time admiration of Newton-John. "I first fell in love with Olivia's voice once I was a little bit lady and heard 'I Actually Love You.' Songs like 'Magic,' 'All of the sudden' and 'Have You By no means Been Mellow' showcased her lovely ethereal tone and signature sound. And THEN there was GREASE. I used to be obsessed," she wrote.
Years later, Carey stated, she bought to sing with Newton-John at a live performance in Melbourne, Australia, the place Newton-John grew up. "It is a second I'll by no means ever overlook," Carey wrote. "I used to be additionally blessed to be in her presence on many different events and he or she was one of many kindest, most beneficiant and wonderful individuals I've ever met. She shall be missed. She shall be remembered. She shall be liked. Olivia, I truthfully love you"
One other iconic singer, Dionne Warwick, known as Newton-John a pricey good friend. "One other angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir," she tweeted. "Not solely was Olivia a pricey good friend, however one of many nicest individuals I had the pleasure of recording and performing with. I'll most positively miss her. She now Rests within the Arms of the Heavenly Father."
Singer Rod Stewart remembered Newton-John as "the right Girl, beautiful, with nice poise and with a sure Aussie sophistication."
"Her spandex trousers in Grease had been my inspiration for my 'Da ya assume I am Horny' period," he tweeted.
Julianne Hough, who adopted in Newton-John's footsteps and performed Sandy in "Grease Reside" in 2016, shared a video of herself singing "Hopelessly Dedicated to You" in the course of the manufacturing.
TV host and producer Andy Cohen shared a video of Newton-John singing the hit music from "Grease," writing: "Hopelessly Dedicated to YOU, Olivia Newton John. Relaxation In Peace, Queen. Thanks for the music."
"Oh man!!! You had been my childhood!!" actress Viola Davis tweeted. "Your expertise, poise, magnificence!! Relaxation in superb peace. God bless your loved ones....and thanks for creating everlasting recollections."
Fellow Australian singer Kylie Minogue stated she had seemed as much as Newton-John since she was 10 years previous. "And, I at all times will," she tweeted. "She was, and at all times shall be, an inspiration to me in so many, some ways. My deepest condolences to her household and family members."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese additionally remembered the star on Twitter. "Olivia Newton-John was a star. A vivid, joyful glow in our lives," he wrote. "From the second we noticed her, she was a heat, enduring presence and her voice grew to become a giant a part of the Australian soundtrack. Above all she was a beautiful, beneficiant individual."
Some monuments and buildings throughout Australia had been lit up in pink to honor the star. Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge in Perth, Western Australia, had been lit up, in line with WA Premier Mark McGowan.
Different buildings, just like the Melbourne Cricket Floor, had been additionally lit up, and several other Twitter customers in Australia shared pictures of the pink monuments.
Dan Andrews, premier of Victoria, stated whereas Newton-John "gave the world her music and flicks - however for Victorians she was a lot extra."
"Her generosity by way of the ONJ [Olivia Newton-John] Most cancers Wellness and Analysis Centre has saved lives, and her advocacy has given Victorians hope as they battle most cancers," he wrote.
The middle is a researcher and therapy facility in Victoria. Newton-John was first recognized with most cancers in 1992 – her analysis got here the identical weekend her father died of most cancers. She underwent a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy and breast reconstruction to deal with it, and battled most cancers a number of extra instances.
The ONJ Centre stated the star's dream "was supporting individuals with most cancers individual by way of supportive wellness therapies."
"She discovered them so useful to her journey that she needed everybody to have entry to them," they wrote on Tuesday. "Olivia was a driving drive to win over most cancers, for treating the entire individual and taking care of their thoughts, spirit and physique. Having the chance to satisfy Olivia was a pleasure, her kindness and lightweight was irrepressible."
The middle is planning a memorial so workers, sufferers and their households will pay their respects to Newton-John.