Olivia Newton-John said she and John Travolta had ‘undeniable attraction’

The Chicks honored the late Olivia Newton-John during Saturday night's show in Washington. "We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John," a member of the band said before performing a rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted to You."  "I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John," she continued. "So we worked up today at soundcheck a little Olivia Newton-John song." Lead singer Natalie Maines sang the ballad while the crowd joined in.

The Chicks paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John over the weekend, performing a live cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’.The band played the classic song – performed by Newton-John’s character Sandy in the 1978 film Grease – during their Washington state show at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (August 13). Before performing it, lead singer Natalie Maines paid homage to Newton-John, who died last week, in a speech.“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week: Olivia Newton-John,” she began.

The Chicks honored Olivia Newton-John during their tour stop in Washington Saturday night.Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, took a break from their set to perform «Hopelessly Devoted to You,» the solo ballad made famous by the late singer-actress in the movie musical, .«We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,» Maines, who encouraged the crowd to sing along, said. «I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.

Thania Garcia The Chicks performed a heartfelt rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You” on Saturday as a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.During the Chicks’ concert at the Gorge in Washington state, singer Natalie Maines told the audience: “We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John… I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like [ages] 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John.”Maines said the trio and their supporting band had rehearsed the song earlier that day before launching into a performance of “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” one of Newton-John’s most memorable musical performances from “Grease.”Newton-John — one of the top female pop vocalists of 70’s, who starred in movies like “Grease” and “Xanadu” — died on Aug. 8 at the age of 73, after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time in 2017.

died aged 73 after a 30 year battle with breast cancer. The singer and actress, who was born in Cambridge and raised in Australia, died "peacefully" at her Ranch in Southern California on Monday, surrounded by family and friends, her husband, John Easterling has said. READ MORE: Brian McFadden fans alarmed after new 'botox and fillers' photo Tributes have flocked in from celebrity friends, as well as her millions of fans.

(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.

Olivia Newton-John will be given a special send-off in her native Australia, it has been announced.

Olivia Newton-John detailed the fierce attraction she and "Grease" co-star John Travolta had towards each other while filming the iconic film in recently resurfaced excerpts from her 2019 memoir "Don’t Stop Believin." Newton-John opened up about the first time she and Travolta met on set of the movie, writing that their chemistry was indisputable and everyone in the room could see it. She wrote at the time, "When we walked inside the room together, it was magic, and everyone saw it." She even revealed Travolta was the one who initially recommended her for the iconic role.

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”.

John Travolta, died on Monday aged 73. Sharing news of her death on social media, Mr Easterling said she had passed away “peacefully”, surrounded by family and friends. In a new post, shared from Dame Olivia’s account on Wednesday, he thanked fans for “the ocean of support that has come our way.

John Easterling is paying tribute to wife Olivia Newton-John after her death.

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.

Olivia Newton-John had tragically passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer.MORE: Remembering the stars of Grease who have sadly diedThe news was announced by her husband, John Easterling, on her Instagram, and he immediately received an outpour of love and support as he mourned his wife.Two days after her passing, the 70-year-old has shared another heartfelt tribute to his wife, opening up about their fourteen years together, as well as sending a message of appreciation to all who have extended their condolences.WATCH: Olivia opens up about her breast cancer battleMORE: Dame Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood's tribute to the late Grease starAddressing Olivia first, he said: "Our love for each other transcends our understanding. Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love that could be so deep, so real, so natural."He revealed: "We never had to 'work' on it.

Olivia Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, is sharing a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, just two days after her passing. She was 73 years old.Easterling took to Newton-John's Instagram account, where he posted a photo of the pair along with a touching message addressed to the singer-actress.«Olivia, Our love for each other transcends our understanding.

the death of beloved actress Olivia Newton-John who passed away on her ranch in Southern California.

Olivia Newton-John sadly passed away, and plenty of stars have been sharing tributes to the iconic actress.WOW: Amy Robach makes on-air style statement in black leather mini dressOne of those was Good Morning America star Amy Robach, who shared a stunning clip from the archives that featured Olivia reuniting with her Grease co-star John Travolta. Alongside the sweet clip, which was shared on her Instagram Stories, she said: "Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta together on GMA in 2012 [heart emoji].

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.

News of Olivia Newton-John’s death shocked the globe when it was announced by her family via Facebook Monday. Since then, there has been a flood of support and final farewells by friends, fans, and industry members alike, including one from her Grease co-star John Travolta. Now, her own niece is opening up about the 73-year-old’s final days.

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.

Sharon Osbourne and her family were clearly broken up about the devastating loss of musician and actress Olivia Newton-John on Monday.MORE: Sharon Osbourne issues heartfelt statement after Ozzy's surprise performanceThe reality TV star shared a personal tribute of her own to the star, simply consisting of a throwback image and the word "RIP."VIDEO: Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73She then shared the touching words her daughter Aimee Osbourne had, a musician herself, as she remembered the impact the actress had on her life.Sharing a story from her childhood, Aimee penned on her Instagram Stories: "When I was a little girl, Mum would take me to Olivia's boutique in Malibu 'Kuala Blue'.MORE: Sharon Osbourne leads tributes for The Talk colleague Heather Gray following death aged 50"Mum would explain that 'Sandy from Grease' owned a T-shirt shop with Kuala Bears on everything after retiring from singing & dancing at Rydell High.She revealed that her mother had added a whimsicality to the affair, saying: "If we were 'lucky,' Sandy might be there making ice cream sundaes at the fountain bar & I could say hello.  Aimee paid her own special tribute to Olivia"Sure enough, one day, there she was! Sparkling blue eyes, golden hair, & a smile that instantly lit you up. Aimee continued to gush with her emotional tribute: "One of my favorite childhood memories….some people are made from sunshine & Olivia was one of them. "Sending love to @chloelattanziofficial & the rest of Olivia's loved ones and family.

She’ll always be remembered. Olivia Newton-John’s last words to her family before she passed reveal her true thoughts about death.

Maria Carey is missing Olivia Newton-John.

Rick Springfield is paying tribute to his longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. The 72-year-old Australian-born singer gets emotional as he recalls their enduring friendship as both stars who relocated to America and rose up through the industry ranks around the same time. «It was a great camaraderie amongst Aussies back then over here,» he said in an interview with, in which he appeared via Zoom from Oklahoma. «It was a very small group and it was just like hugging home, you know.

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...

Naman Ramachandran The cast of “Grease The Musical” at London’s West End have dedicated the run of the show to Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday.Newton-John was known for playing Sandy in the 1978 film and John Travolta played Danny Zuko. After Tuesday evening’s performance, Olivia Moore, who plays Sandy in the show’s current run, spoke to the audience against a giant backdrop of Newton-John.“Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you have all heard the incredibly sad news that Olivia Newton-John passed away yesterday evening,” Moore said.“She of course played Sandy in the film and she is an icon who has inspired countless young performers across the world, especially all of us in this company.

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.

Olivia Newton-John tragically passed away at the age of 73 after a long, 30 year battle with breast cancer. The news was broken by the actress’ husband John Easterling via her official Facebook page and other social media pages on Monday 8 Aug who said she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California.” As a victim of the cruel disease, Olivia spent many years campaigning for breast cancer research, though she first gained fame when she starred in Grease. Olivia played Sandy Olsson in the hit musical opposite John Travolta ’s Danny Zuko that propelled the pair to stardom in 1978.

Dame Olivia Newton-John "was not afraid" of dying. The legendary performer - who was known for starring as Sandy in 1978 smash hit movie musical 'Grease' opposite John Travolta and had sold more than 100 million records throughout her 50-year-career - passed away on Monday (09. 08.

West End have dedicated their entire run to the memory of Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. In joint statement following Tuesday night’s West End performance of the show, they said it was a “huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night” and that they had all be inspired by her work. Dame Olivia’s death was announced on Monday on social media by her widower John Easterling, who said she had died peacefully at her home in California, following a battle with cancer.

Dame Olivia Newton-John's daughter has paid a touching tribute to the late actress. The 'Grease' star passed away earlier this week following a long battle with cancer and Chloe Lattanzi has remembered her mother as an "angel on earth" who was her "safe place" and "heart space". Sharing the music video for her duet with her mother, 'Window in the Wall', Chloe wrote on Instagram: "'You are my lighthouse mama.

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.