Stars and friends pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John turns 73 on Monday Died of a long battle with cancer. Since her big break as Sandy in her musical film Grease, Newton Her John has touched the lives of countless fans and co-stars.

Travolta, who co-starred with Newton Her John in "Grease," posted a touching message on her Instagram sharing an old photo of the star. "Dearest Olivia, you have made our lives so much better," he wrote. "Your impact has been incredible. I love you so much. We will meet you and be together again. From the first moment I met you and forever your

Travolta ended the post with, "Your Danny, your John." referring to his role as Danny Zucco opposite Newton-John's Sandy in "Grease."

Oprah said after King interviewed Newton-John in his 2019 interview with Newton-John and "CBS Morning" co-host Gail He remembered a "spontaneous" dinner with King. "Her positivity was contagious," Oprah tweeted, sharing a photo of the night.

Mariah Carey I posted about my admiration for Newton John over the years. "The first time I fell in love with Olivia's voice was 'I honestly love you' when I was a little girl. 'Magic,' 'Suddenly,' 'Have You Never Been Mellow.' Songs such as , showcased her beautiful, airy tone and signature sound. And then there was GREASE. I was hooked,"she wrote.

Years later, Carey said she got to sing with Newton-John at a concert in Melbourne, Australia, where he grew up. "This is a moment I will never forget," Carrie wrote. I love you with all my heart.”

Another iconic singer, Dionne Warwick, called Newton-John Dear I called my friend. "An angelic voice joins the heavenly choir,"she tweeted. I miss her. She now rests in Heavenly Father's arms. ''

Singer Rod Stewart recalled Newton-John as "a perfect woman, gorgeous, poised and with an Australian sophistication".

"Her spandex her pants with grease was the inspiration for my 'Day ya think I'm Sexy' days," he tweeted.

Julianne Hough, who followed in her John's footsteps in 2016 and played Sandy in "Grease Her Live,"was "hopelessly dedicated to you" duringproduction. I shared a video of me singing

Television host and producer Andy Cohen shared a video of Newton-John singing the hit "Grease," and wrote: Queen. thank you for the music

"Oh, you were my childhood," actress Viola Davis tweeted. "Your talent, your calmness, your beauty. May you rest in peace. May God bless your family and thank you for creating lasting memories."

Fellow Australian singer Kylie Minogue said she admired Newton-John since she was 10 years old. "And I always do," she tweeted"She has inspired me in so many ways. Her family and loved ones My heartfelt condolences to you."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also remembered the star on Twitter. "Olivia Newton-John was a star. She brought a bright, joyful glow to our lives," he wrote. “From the moment we met her, she was a warm and enduring presence and her voice has become a huge part of the Australian soundtrack. Above all, she is a wonderfully generous person.

Several monuments and buildings across Australia were lit up pink to honor the star. According to WA Prime Minister Mark McGowan Western Australia Perth's Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge lit up. 

Other buildings such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground were also lit up andmultiple Australian Twitter users I shared an image of the Pink Monument.

Victorian Prime Minister Dan Her Andrews said Newton Her John "brought her music and film to the world, but to the Victorians she was so much more." said.

"Her generosity through the ONJ [Olivia Newton-John] Cancer Wellness and Research Center saved her life, and her advocacy gave hope to Victorians battling cancer." ''he wrote. 

This center is a research and treatment facility located in Victoria. Newton-John was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992. Her diagnosis came the same weekend her father died of cancer. She underwent a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, and breast reconstruction to treat it, and battled cancer several more times. It was to help cancer patients," he said.

"She found them very useful in her journey and wanted to make them accessible to everyone,"they wrote on Tuesday. 183} "Olivia was a driving force in my fight against cancer. She healed the whole person and took care of my mind, spirit and body. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet Olivia. Her kindness and brightness were irresistible.”

The Center is planning a memorial so that staff, patients, and their families can pay tribute to Newton-John. increase.                     

Caitlin O'Kane

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Caitlin O'Kane is a digital content producer covering trending stories for CBS News and its Good News brand.The Uplift