Olivia Newton-John has died at 73.

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Opinion | Olivia Newton-John was tough by being nice

Unlike her transformation in “Grease,” she didn’t need black leggings, heels or a cigarette dangling from siren-red lips to be tough.

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One of the highest accolades that can be attributed to an Australian that has fought hard and come out on top is that of a “real Aussie battler.” Today, I can think of nobody more deserving of that moniker than Olivia Newton-John.

Newton-John became a household name across the world for playing Sandy in the 1978 musical “Grease.” The movie captures the quintessential American high school experience, with Newton-John its most apple pie character. But for the British-born and Australia-raised actress-singer, Hollywood was her adopted home...

 

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State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE | Victorian Government

A State Service will be held to honour the life of Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE.

www.vic.gov.au

The offer of a State Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE has been accepted by her family.

Planning for arrangements to celebrate Dame Newton-John's life are currently underway in consultation with her family and further details will be shared in due course.

Livestream​

The State Service will be live streamed via this site.

The link to view the live stream will be made available on this page closer to the event.

Tributes can be submitted online.

 

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GREASE’ will return to AMC theaters this weekend. Each ticket will cost $5 and $1 per every sold ticket will donated to breast cancer research. (Source: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/grease-olivia-newton-john-amc-theaters-1235345038/…)

 

[Charlot123]

Olivia Newton-John was lovely, and very much loved. Here is what she tells about “Grease”

How Olivia Newton-John almost dodged Grease - until Travolta told her a secret

IT was enough to make John Travolta stop singing mid-note, his eyes nearly popping out of his head. He’d got his first sight of Olivia Newton-John in the skin-tight black outfit that would soon sen…

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And before serious journals interviewed her about her famous grandfather, Nobel prize winner, Max Born, she used to joke that her whole family was full of smart mathematicians, and only she failed. ))

I am also thinking of the huge loss it is for Olivia’s family, her daughter and husband. And John Travolta, who lost his two beloved partners, Diana Hyland and Kelly Preston, to breast cancer, and now his close friend, Olivia Newton-John, has passed away from the same illness.

 

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I don't know how many times I've seen this headline....each time, it jolts me. She was really an inspiration!

 

[steeltowngirl]

Walk for Olivia on Sunday, October 9 to honour her legacy.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Founding Champion, Dame Olivia Newton-John. Olivia loved people coming together to support those with cancer. That’s why the Walk for Wellness was always very special to her.

Support Olivia’s legacy by joining the Walk this year either in Melbourne or virtually from where ever you are in the world and bring love & light to those with cancer.

Olivia's Walk For Wellness

Walk for Olivia on Sunday, October 9 to honour her legacy.

walkforwellness.com.au

 

[steeltowngirl]

October is breast cancer awareness month.

Shout-out to our fellow survivors! Katie Couric just announced she’s joined our ranks.

Please, my friends, schedule your mammogram.
It can save your life.

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer in women, and 1 in 8 will develop breast cancer at some point in her life (National Cancer Institute). In 2022, 30 percent of all new cancer diagnoses made in the United States will be breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics

www.breastcancer.org

 

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https://www.vic.gov.au/state-service-dame-olivia-newton-john-ac-

State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE

A State Memorial Service will be held to honour the extraordinary life of Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, at 4:00pm on Sunday 26 February.

The Service will be an opportunity for Victorians to honour Dame Olivia’s memory and her achievements.

Donations

In lieu of flowers and at the request of Dame Olivia’s family, memorial tributes may be made in the form of contributions to the Wellness Programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre

Live stream

The State Service will be live streamed via this site.

The link to view the live stream will be made available on this page closer to the event.
Date

Sunday 26 February 2023
Time
The service will commence at 4:00pm. Doors will open at 3:00pm.

 

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Nine Set To Broadcast Olivia Newton-John's State Memorial On Sunday

Nine will be streaming the state memorial service to honour Dame Olivia Newton-John at 3.30pm AEDT this Sunday, February 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Nine will be streaming the state memorial service to honour Dame Olivia Newton-John at 3.30pm AEDT this Sunday, February 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

The coverage of the service will be held at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, will be hosted by Alicia Loxley and Tony Jones.

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday on Channel 9 & 9Now
Sydney, Melbourne & Perth: 3.30pm
Brisbane: 2.30pm
Adelaide: 3.00pm

 

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Nine Set To Broadcast Olivia Newton-John's State Memorial On Sunday

Nine will be streaming the state memorial service to honour Dame Olivia Newton-John at 3.30pm AEDT this Sunday, February 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

www.bandt.com.au

Nine will be streaming the state memorial service to honour Dame Olivia Newton-John at 3.30pm AEDT this Sunday, February 26, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

The coverage of the service will be held at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, will be hosted by Alicia Loxley and Tony Jones.

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday on Channel 9 & 9Now
Sydney, Melbourne & Perth: 3.30pm
Brisbane: 2.30pm
Adelaide: 3.00pm

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State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE | Victorian Government

A State Service will be held to honour the life of Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE.

www.vic.gov.au

The livestream of the State Memorial Service for Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE will begin at 3:25 pm AEST on Sunday 26 February

35 minutes from now.

A personal photo tribute from Dame Olivia’s family will be streamed from 3:25 pm.

The photo tribute features images from Dame Olivia’s personal collection and is set to her music. The tribute will be played while guests enter Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.

The State Memorial Service will formally begin at 4 pm.

A recording of this livestream will be available to watch on this site until Sunday 5 March 2023.

 

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