Hollywood legend John Travolta has paid an emotional tribute to his former Grease co-star Dame Olivia Newton-John saying: “I love you so much.”
The beloved actress passed away on Monday morning (August 8), aged 73, at her home in southern California after battling breast cancer.
Travolta, who starred in the 1978 musical with Aussie Olivia posted a heartfelt message on Instagram just moments after Dame Olivia’s death was announced.
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Olivia’s death was confirmed on the star’s official Facebook page, with John soon sharing his own touching tribute to his late co-star.
Posting to Instagram, the 68-year-old said wrote: “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.
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“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 moment I saw you and forever!
“Your Danny, your John!”
Olivia and John rose to fame in the lead roles of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Dee and Danny Zuko in the hit film musical Grease.
While John went on to have a successful career acting career, Olivia launched a successful pop career with tracks including Physical and Xanadu.
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As news of Olivia’s death spread through Hollywood, more stars lined up to pay tributes to the ‘iconic’ talent.
Star Trek and I’m a Celeb’s George Takei wrote: “We have lost a great, iconic artist in Olivia Newton John, gone too soon from us at age 73.
“I trust she is now in the great Xanadu beyond. Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. Rest in song and mirth.”
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Marvel’s James Gunn added: “Really sad to hear about the passing of Olivia Newton-John.
“My first real crush as a kid. I loved Grease & her music & I coincidentally also bought & lived in for a while the wonderful home she built in Malibu. May she Rest In Peace.”
In her own tribute, RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne penned: “What a sad day. Olivia Newton John may you rest well Angel x.”
Maureen McCormick, who played Betty Rizzo in stage versions of Grease, said: “Rest In Peace Olivia Newton-John. Love you. Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to all her family and loved one.”
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As Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin wrote on Twitter: “I am so saddened at the news of the passing of Olivia Newton-John. I remember being so starstruck when I met her at my first Hollywood gathering for Paramount. She was the sweetest and brightest light and I loved getting to know her on It’s My Party. RIP dear, sweet Olivia.”
And Mia Farrow said: “Very sad that lovely, talented, brave Olivia Newton-John has died. I never got to meet her, but everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”
Meanwhile, the official Eurovision Twitter account posted: “Long Live Olivia.”
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Dame Olivia’s role as Sandy in the film adaption of Grease that catapulted her to worldwide fame.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1990s which led to her being a leading advocate for cancer research.
Her charity, the Olivia Newton John Foundation, has raised millions of pounds to support research.
Her efforts in the field were recognised by Queen Elizabeth, who honoured her with a Dame in 2020 New Year’s Honours list.
She is survived by her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, 36, and husband of 14 years, John Easterling.
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