British-Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John was honored by friends and family at her state memorial service, including Hollywood A-Listers.
Newton-John died in August last year after losing a decade-long battle with cancer. During the emotional ceremony, her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, admitted to feeling “lost” without her mother.
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A-List Stars Honor Olivia Newton-John At Her Memorial
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At a memorial service held by the state of Victoria in Australia, the memory of the “Hopelessly Devoted to You” singer was honored.
follow Daily MailNewton-John’s friend and country singer Dolly Parton paid tribute to her, stating, “The world lost one of its greatest talents when Olivia left us.”
He spoke about how it was an honor to sing and work with him and how Australians should be proud of his heritage.
Mariah Carey, 53, stated that she is a friend and fan of Newton-John as she contemplated the opportunity to meet and perform with the icon.
“His humanitarian work – I just want to salute and say that not everyone does that. We love you, we love you Olivia Newton-John,” shared the “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singer.
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Elton John, 75, said of the late singer that he was kind, friendly and talented and he always looked forward to seeing him.
“The ONJ Center in Melbourne is a testament to what he did for millions of people. He fought his illness with the most incredible courage and courage that will stay with me forever,” he shared.
Other celebrities who were at the memorial included Nicole Kidman, who shared that Newton-John was “just a light in this world” as she recalled the late singer’s impact on her life growing up.
Cliff Richard, Pink, Hugh Jackman, and Barry Gibb were also among the many famous names who paid tribute to the late singer.
His Daughter Chloe Lattanzi Pays Heartbreaking Tribute
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Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi broke down in tears as she paid tribute to her late mother as she admitted feeling “lost” without her constant presence.
“I stand here in front of you wanting so much to feel strong and confident and speak eloquently, but the truth is I feel like a little girl lost without her mother,” she revealed, per Daily Mail.
Lattanzi, 37, went on to add, “He is my safe space, my guide, my biggest fan, and the Earth beneath my feet. I know he is here standing next to me and inside me. I can hear his voice.”
She reportedly needed support from her husband, James Driskill, because the emotions were too much for her to handle without sobbing.
Olivia Newton-John’s Husband Also Pays Tribute To Her
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John Easterling, husband of the late “Grease” actress, also showed his respect for her by admitting the “supernatural” love they shared. He said that Newton-John was a healer when he recounted the first time he laid eyes on him.
“You have to understand I’m not an Olivia fan, I don’t know Olivia’s music, I’ve never seen Grease and this is a small, intimate theater in Miami, and the lights go down and I hear a Peruvian flute and she starts singing Pearls on a Chain,” he said.
“And there was healing in the audience, people around me were crying. I understand. It hit me like a laser beam in the chest that Olivia is a healer and this is one of her healing mediums,” added the widower.
Easterling also thought that the late singer felt most at peace on his farm, suggesting that he had a unique way of bringing people together.
Olivia Newton-John Dies of Cancer
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The pop sensation died at her California ranch in August 2022 at the age of 73 after battling breast cancer for nearly three decades.
Her husband shared the news via Facebook, indicating that his foundation, the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, will continue to explore and research the medicinal advantages of plants to help fight the disease.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post read.
It continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of success and hope for over 30 years, sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
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