Olivia Newton-John is honored in a special 7NEWS Spotlight after the legendary Aussie star passed away aged 73.
A special program starring Delta Goodrem, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and Cliff Richard will air this Sunday after the Grease actress passed away after a 30-year battle with cancer.
The musicians will share their fondest memories of the late singer, with Wendy Matthews singing “I Honestly Love You.”
Olivia Newton-John is honored in a special 7NEWS Spotlight after the legendary Aussie star passed away aged 73
Dami Im will be taking a break from her maternity leave to lend her voice to the special, while Katie Noonan and Samantha Jade will also appear.
It comes as cities across Australia light up in honor of the star, while famous faces around the world have also paid tribute to her.
The Australian icon died peacefully at her home in Southern California on Monday surrounded by family and friends.
A special featuring Delta Goodrem, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and Cliff Richard (pictured) will air this Sunday after the Grease actress passed away after a 30-year battle with cancer
Olivia’s husband John Easterling broke the news of the star’s death in a heartbreaking Facebook post Monday morning following her brave and exceptional decade-long battle with cancer.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John, 73, died peacefully this morning at her Southern California ranch surrounded by family and friends,” Mr. Easterling wrote.
“We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family at this very difficult time.
Other tributes included Australian singer Delta Goodrem honoring her beloved “mentor and friend”.
“A symbol of triumph and hope for over 30 years, Olivia shares her journey with breast cancer.
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicines continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund dedicated to research into plant medicines and cancer.”
The actress famously beat breast cancer twice but was re-diagnosed in 2017.
Just days before her death, Olivia Newton-John posted a heartwarming photo to Instagram with her husband, John Easterling
Newton-John’s husband announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday. She was 73
Other tributes included Australian singer Delta Goodrem honoring her beloved “mentor and friend”.
Delta, 37, shared pictures of herself hugging Olivia and said she was “like family” to them.
“I love you forever,” Delta wrote in her moving post. “The whole world will feel this heartbreak today because the whole world has felt Olivia’s matchless light. A force for good. A force of nature. Strong and friendly.’
As a reminder, Newton-John’s Instagram consisted mostly of flashback posts from her entire career, but on April 18, the star shared a rare, candid photo of herself with a bright smile next to a bed of sunflowers
“My mentor, my friend, my inspiration, someone who has always guided me…she was always there for me. family for me.’
She added, “I don’t have all the words I want to say today, but I hope everyone will join the celebration to celebrate our beloved Olivia, her heart, soul, talent, courage, grace… I love.” you forever ❤️.”
The Lost Without You singer played the famous Australian icon in the 2018 TV mini-series, Olivia Newton-John: Hopeless Devoted to You.
Iconic role: Olivia is best known for her famous role as Sandy in the 1978 film Grease (pictured Newton-John with Grease co-star John Travolta)
Deepest condolences: In a sweet Instagram tribute, Kylie Minogue, 54, shared a throwback photo of the couple in 1988. “I loved and looked up to Olivia Newton-John. And I always will’
Kylie Minogue shared a throwback photo of herself and Olivia side by side at the Royal Bicentennial Concert. Kylie seems smitten with the Grease star as she looks at her idol.
Singer Dionne Warwick, 81, wrote: “Another angelic voice has been added to the heavenly choir. As well as being a dear friend, Olivia was one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of recording and performing with. I will definitely miss her. She is now resting in Heavenly Father’s arms.’
Brooke Shields, 57, shared a beautiful black and white photo of her and Olivia on Instagram and wrote, “A true class whose light shines everywhere she went… she inspired us all.”
“A wonderful mother and wife who was grace and strength personified. Sending all my love to Olivia’s family and friends. She will never be forgotten.’
Scarface star Michelle Pfeiffer, 64, posted a photo of her and Olivia and wrote: “Thank you for your art and talent that you have so graciously bestowed upon us all. You will be missed so much.’
Heartbroken: Delta Goodrem paid tribute to her beloved ‘mentor and friend’ Olivia Newton-John following the death of the Grease star aged 73 following a long battle with cancer