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They say the definition of an icon is someone who leaves their mark in history. And Olivia Newton-John has done that and so much more. The sad news of her passing has only been eased by the incredible memories shared by her friends and family from around the globe. For me, she was the beautiful girl from Grease who got me strutting around my living room singing You're The One That I Want, while for former Editor-at-Large Phil Koch, who had the privilege of interviewing her multiple times, she was “all class” and “better than you could imagine.” A beloved Woman's Day cover girl for decades, we hope our 16-page dedication does justice to Olivia's incredible legacy. Rest in peace.…
‘You are an angel on earth’ Australia and indeed the world mourned last week, when Olivia Newton-John – arguably our most beloved global star – passed away after 30 years of living with breast cancer. Diagnosed in 1992, Olivia died at the age of 73 at her spectacular range in Southern California, with husband John Easterling and daughter Chloe Lattanzi by her side. After 20 years in remission, the cancer struck again – returning in 2013 and discovered after she hurt her shoulder in a car crash. Following a brief respite, in 2017 it had metastasised in her lower back, for a time robbing the Hopelessly Devoted singer of the ability to walk. At first, the actress and songstress admitted she thought it was sciatica and would “grit my teeth,…
Olivia's niece – singer and actress Tottie Goldsmith – said her aunt's death wasn't a shock. “We've known how sick she's been,” the 59-year-old explained, revealing she said her farewells to Olivia over FaceTime. “I said to her, ‘Are you afraid of dying?’ and she said, ‘Plonker, I'm not afraid. I've done more in my life that I could have ever imagined.’” Tottie also confirmed the family will accept the offer of a state funeral for the star. “I think Australia needs it – she's so loved,” she said.…
KYLIE MINOGUE They both achieved mammoth success in their home country of Australia and around the world, and pop princess Kylie has always said it was Olivia who served as her major inspiration. “Since I was 10 years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton-John. And I always will,” she wrote in a heartfelt tribute on social media. “She was, and always will be, an inspiration to me in so many, many ways. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. ONJ4Ever.” RICHARD WILKINS Australia wept as they watched usually stoic veteran entertainment reporter Richard break down on Today following the news of his dear friend's passing. His outpouring of grief made his simple yet sweet tribute on social media all the more heartbreaking. “I'll miss the…
After singing around Melbourne as a teenager, Olivia's career first seriously took off in the UK, where she signed a recording contract with Decca Records. In 1971, after songwriter Bruce Welch came into Olivia's life, the breakdown of their personal relationship (they were engaged briefly) translated into her first – of many – hit singles, If Not For You. Banks Of The Ohio – a song Olivia had sung when she was performing around Melbourne – became her next hit. After placing fourth for the UK in 1974's Eurovision Song Contest, losing out to Abba, Olivia looked to the US. MAKING IT STATESIDE In 1974, Let Me Be There became a huge hit there – in both the pop and country charts and established Olivia as a worldwide star. After…
Olivia Newton-John 1948-2022 In July, Olivia Newton-John's beloved daughter Chloe moved from her longtime home in Portland to be by her ailing mum's side. Model and singer Chloe, 36, spoke of her excitement to be heading south to Santa Ynez, California, where Olivia and her husband John Easterling own a sprawling ranch. In the end, the motherdaughter duo would only live together for two weeks, with Chloe by her mum's side as she sadly passed on August 8. ‘You were always so generous…’ “You are my lighthouse, mama,” Chloe wrote the day after Olivia passed. “My safe space. My heart space. It has been my honor and continues to be my honor to be your baby and best friend. You are an angel on earth and everyone touched by you…
