Image of Olivia Newton-John at her tribute in Australia. C:AAPImage
Thousands of people paid tribute to the actress and singer this Sunday Olivia Newton-John, passed away last August as a result of cancer, in an emotional official memorial service in the Australian city of Melbourne.
At a meeting in the Hamer Hall of Melbourne Arts CenterLasting more than two hours, family, friends and celebrities honored the memory and achievements of the artist who grew up in the Australian city despite being born in the UK.
Various personalities from the world of music and cinema, including Elton John, Hugh Jackman, Dolly Parton, Pink and Mariah Careythey sent condolence videos that were broadcast to a shocked crowd attending the ceremony.
Elton John was present at the tribute to the singer. C:AAPImage
American country star Dolly Parton opened the tributes by sharing happy memories of Newton-John – who passed away on August 8 after more than three decades of battling breast cancer – and reiterated this “The world lost one of its greatest talents when Olivia left us.”
“As a country, you should be very proud and know that the whole world is mourning with you,” the singer said in her video message.
The British artist also took part virtually in this numerous tribute elton john, who noted that over the years she has watched the iconic ‘Grease’ star “grow and grow and grow into the artist that she has become”.
American country star Dolly Parton opened the tributes by sharing happy memories of Newton-John and saying that “the world lost one of its greatest talents when Olivia left us”. C:AAPImage
“She was such a wonderful force of nature, but she was funny and kind and warm and talented, and every time we got together we laughed and laughed and laughed,” she said.
The singer also praised Newton-John’s “courage” and “valor” in his fight against cancer and recalled his help to “millions of people” thanks to the sponsorship of projects and institutes that support research into cancer treatments.
On that day, which also included concerts and other artistic events, Newton-John’s relatives also made emotional speeches and shared warm memories of the artist.
Olivia’s husband, John Easterling. C:AAPImage
Her husband, John OsterlingShe emphasized that the couple know “how lucky” they are to have found each other and “how in love” they are.
“On a scale where we thought maybe we should feel guilty for being so happy, but we chose to feel gratitude and just let the happiness run wild.”he said shocked.
For her part, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi recalled with tears in her eyes the moments of simplicity she shared with her “mother”.
The actress’ daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, tearfully spoke about her mother. C:AAPImage
“I loved our hugs. I climbed into bed with her late at night, even though I was 20 years old. I loved how she smelled (…) I love how she totally and completely loved,” Lattanzi said emotionally, before being applauded by the audience.
Newton-John developed his show business career as a singer, with hits like “If Not for You,” “Let Me Be There,” and “Have You Never Been Mellow,” though his Hollywood name changed from starring in Grease, which became most successful musical of the 20th century
(with information from EFE)
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