The news that the world lost one its most important talents yesterday was the result of the announcement Olivia Newton John had died. Although no cause of death was officially given, Newton-John has been fighting breast cancer for many years. She was an actress and singer who was also a great performer.
While Olivia Newton-John had several major film roles as well as musical hits, for many, she will always be Sandy from 1978’s film adaptation of Grease. It became one of the most famous movie musicals. John Travolta was her co-star. Both of their careers were forever influenced by the film. Reuniting Travolta & Newton-JohnOver the years, he returned to it again and again. Travolta took to InstagramTo say goodbye to his friend.
Olivia Newton John had almost 90 acting credits when she died. But most of them were music videos for her many songs. Many considered her a pop star and actress first. She’s a member of the Australian Recording Industry Hall of Fame and her song “Physical”Number one was the most played song by an Australian artist. Kylie Minogue, an Aussie, posted about Olivia Newton John’s influence on herself.
Olivia Newton John has been someone I looked up to since I was ten years of age. I will continue to do so. (Just like this @nfsaonline picture) She was an inspiration to so many of my life’s little things. To her family and friends, my deepest sympathies. x ONJ4EVER pic.twitter.com/3nE8PVDFLyAugust 8, 2022
Mariah Carey was another artist who spoke on InstagramShe spoke out about her love for Newton-John and even dressed up as Sandy one Halloween. Carey and Newton John would later share a stage and perform with each other.
Olivia Newton-John is best known for her work on the screen. GreaseThe cult classic XanaduShe continued to appear on television and film until 2020. One of her more recent movies was 2011’s These are the Best MenThe pre-production film starred with, and. Pitch PerfectRebel Wilson. Wilson wrote about Newton John’s influence on her as a performer and how she believed that she could still be true to herself, Australian.
Hugh Jackman was another Australian who was greatly influenced and shaped by Olivia Newton John’s life. Hugh Jackman admits to having read an InstagramPost that Newton-John was Jackman’s first crush. He considers getting to know her personally one the greatest privileges in his life. Jackman would become a multidisciplinary threat. sing Newton-John’s part of “Summer Loving”John TravoltaOne point.
Clearly, Olivia Newton-John’s career, in addition to being incredibly successful, also inspired others to chase their own dreams. Olivia Newton John’s life will continue in this way long after she has passed.