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Tributes pour in to Newton-John
Grease co-star John Travolta shared a message to Newton-John on social media signed “Your Danny, your John”:
My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!
Fellow entertainers and leaders the world over have also paid tribute to the beloved star.
Oh man!!! You were my childhood!! Your talent, poise, beauty!! Rest in glorious peace. God bless your family….and thank you for creating eternal memories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/eaS2wmURIh
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 8, 2022
Very sad news we are waking up to today that the wonderful Olivia Newton John has passed away. She almost seemed immortal and her star power was always shining bright. Her work to raise awareness and fund cancer research will live on. Vale ONJ. #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn pic.twitter.com/nDmOOUOrBg
— Bill Shorten (@billshortenmp) August 8, 2022
Good morning
Australia wakes to the news that one of its biggest stars, Olivia Newton-John, has died aged 73.
Beyond Sandy and a career as a best-selling artist, Newton-John was known for her advocacy for cancer research following her own diagnosis.
In a statement posted on social media, Olivia Newton-John’s husband John Easterling said:
Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.
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