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opus · 08-08-2022, 03:53 PM

Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73

(CNN) Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie "Grease," died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.

"Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," her husband, John Easterling, wrote in a statement on the singer's verified Instagram account. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer."

The singer revealed in September 2018 that she was treating cancer at the base of her spine. It was her third cancer diagnosis, following bouts with breast cancer in the early '90s and in 2017.

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/08/e...bit/index.html

JO Sweet Heart · 08-08-2022, 04:17 PM

The following is my most favorite from the late great Olivia Newton John.

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

Caroline13 · 08-08-2022, 04:36 PM

Another talent gone and young too. I can't help but go to the virus issues we've all
been thru....Rest in Peace Olivia.

1960'sTVfan · 08-08-2022, 05:16 PM

Very sad news, she was a beautiful lady and talented singer. I have 45 RPM records of several of her chart hits.

Sort of ironic about the number 73, she lived to age 73 and her first top ten hit in the USA, Let Me Be There, is from 1973.

Lee · 08-08-2022, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1960'sTVfan

Very sad news, she was a beautiful lady and talented singer. I have 45 RPM records of several of her chart hits.

Sort of ironic about the number 73, she lived to age 73 and her first top ten hit in the USA, Let Me Be There, is from 1973.

It was released in 1973, but actually reached it's peak(#6) in February, 1974

Lee · 08-08-2022, 05:30 PM

Rest in peace, beautiful angel!

Lee · 08-08-2022, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JO Sweet Heart

The following is my most favorite from the late great Olivia Newton John.

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

Beautiful song!

Zoneboy · 08-08-2022, 06:20 PM

I give up.

Hawkee · 08-09-2022, 02:42 AM

The very first time I had ever bought an Olivia Newton-John album was when my mom and I were in the FYE store and Mom and I were buying music and she saw my music selections I chose and she went to a bargain bin and browsed through it and then came back with an album in her hands and I saw that it was an Olivia Newton-John album and she said why don't you try listening to Olivia Newton-John. And I was puzzled and said "who is this girl" and so my mom encouraged me to check out her music and I asked my mom if there were any other Olivia Newton-John albums in the store and we went to the Olivia Newton-John rack and there were no other albums of hers and so I bought the album Mom found and I was amazed by Olivia's voice and it was almost princess-like and so wonderful and soon more Olivia Newton-John albums followed in my collection and I soon realized that she also did Grease because Grease is my mom's favorite movie and I liked it so much that I brought the soundtrack too
Bestie

biffbronson · 08-09-2022, 10:05 AM

Here is my tribute in respectful memory of superstar Olivia Newton-John. I've taken some lyrics from the song "Beautiful" by Gordon Lightfoot.

At times I just don't know
How you could be anything but beautiful
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Laughing eyes and smiling face
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How could life be anything but beautiful
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And I must say it means so much to me
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To be the one who's telling you
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That you're beautiful
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HuntingtonM15 · 08-09-2022, 10:16 AM

Needless to say, this news gutted me yesterday. Not only were Olivia's talents absolutely unparalleled; she was also the definition of a class act. I'm grateful I was able to get the chance to see her in concert back in 2016, a night I will never forget.

Dude111 · 08-09-2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I give up.

Sadly I dont think it will be the last

JO Sweet Heart · 08-09-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Beautiful song!

She wrote it too.

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

AB · 08-09-2022, 07:32 PM

May she rest in peace.

JO Sweet Heart · 08-09-2022, 08:51 PM

The following are three more of my favorite songs from her.

God bless you and her family always!!!

Holly

P.S. That first clip is her country re-recording of the song that she released in 1998.

08-08-2022, 03:53 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,280	Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dies at 73 Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73 (CNN) Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie "Grease," died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. "Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," her husband, John Easterling, wrote in a statement on the singer's verified Instagram account. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer." The singer revealed in September 2018 that she was treating cancer at the base of her spine. It was her third cancer diagnosis, following bouts with breast cancer in the early '90s and in 2017. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/08/e...bit/index.html

08-08-2022, 04:17 PM	#2
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,847	The following is my most favorite from the late great Olivia Newton John. God bless you and her family always!!! Holly
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08-08-2022, 04:36 PM	#3
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	Another talent gone and young too. I can't help but go to the virus issues we've all been thru....Rest in Peace Olivia.
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08-09-2022, 02:42 AM	#9
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,775	The very first time I had ever bought an Olivia Newton-John album was when my mom and I were in the FYE store and Mom and I were buying music and she saw my music selections I chose and she went to a bargain bin and browsed through it and then came back with an album in her hands and I saw that it was an Olivia Newton-John album and she said why don't you try listening to Olivia Newton-John. And I was puzzled and said "who is this girl" and so my mom encouraged me to check out her music and I asked my mom if there were any other Olivia Newton-John albums in the store and we went to the Olivia Newton-John rack and there were no other albums of hers and so I bought the album Mom found and I was amazed by Olivia's voice and it was almost princess-like and so wonderful and soon more Olivia Newton-John albums followed in my collection and I soon realized that she also did Grease because Grease is my mom's favorite movie and I liked it so much that I brought the soundtrack too Bestie
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08-09-2022, 10:05 AM	#10
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,409	Here is my tribute in respectful memory of superstar Olivia Newton-John. I've taken some lyrics from the song "Beautiful" by Gordon Lightfoot. At times I just don't know How you could be anything but beautiful Laughing eyes and smiling face How could life be anything but beautiful And I must say it means so much to me To be the one who's telling you I'm telling you That you're beautiful

08-08-2022, 05:16 PM	#4
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,077	Very sad news, she was a beautiful lady and talented singer. I have 45 RPM records of several of her chart hits. Sort of ironic about the number 73, she lived to age 73 and her first top ten hit in the USA, Let Me Be There, is from 1973.

08-08-2022, 05:30 PM	#6
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Rest in peace, beautiful angel!

08-08-2022, 06:20 PM	#8
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	I give up.

08-09-2022, 10:16 AM	#11
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Needless to say, this news gutted me yesterday. Not only were Olivia's talents absolutely unparalleled; she was also the definition of a class act. I'm grateful I was able to get the chance to see her in concert back in 2016, a night I will never forget.

08-09-2022, 07:32 PM	#14
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	May she rest in peace.

08-09-2022, 08:51 PM	#15
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,847	The following are three more of my favorite songs from her. God bless you and her family always!!! Holly P.S. That first clip is her country re-recording of the song that she released in 1998.