Posted on 08/08/2022 12:29:34 PM PDT by Borges
Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time. Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs 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. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org). Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall. - via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John
I never knew that was Olivia on that song.
Why would a wealthy Australian want to live in that shithole state of California? She could have lived anywhere, Switzerland, Italy, Southern France but she picks the illegal alien capital of the world? Just don’t get it.
“Two Australian icons in the last few days, Judith Durham and now Olivia.”
I know. Australia is taking a hit. Judy Davis, a great actress, is still with us, though younger.
Let Me Be There https://youtu.be/9UcTCYmoQTQ
If You Love Me (Let Me Know) https://youtu.be/dkMkHpKpLkM
I also love the Mike Samme backup vocals on both. R.I.P., OLJ.
My favorite is the song “Xanadu”.
What does Rush have to do with Olivia Newton John. ;)
“Judith Durham died? Another piece of my life gone.”
Yes, so sad. A great voice from such a little bitty thing. She was one of the best female vocalists of the 1960s.
Damn. I’m getting old. I’m in my 70s; but now, with all these contemporaries dying, I hope I don’t start feeling it.
Sandy, the good girl, was the one you took home to mama.
Sandy, of the tight suit, was the one your mama warned you about.
Funny that you mention Farrah, because Olivia along with Farrah and Heather Thomas were my only 3 young crushes. Thomas is the only one still alive now.
“She had, next to Farrah, the most glorious smile of the 70’s...and her music just made me feel happy. RIP.”
The best smile of the 1960s? Katharine Ross.
I have the first song on a record album. Think I will dig it out.
“Being in your 70s seems to be dangerous of late.”
I’m in my 70s, so hush. :)
My my personal observations, it seems if your doomed to die of Cancer it will most likely be in your 70’s.
I always remember after her first hit on radio, seeing her on TV for the first time and how beautiful she was. And I remember the DJ the next day (we all listened to top 40 radio when we were kids) saying the same thing, "She is foxy!" He was all excited. No one had seen her before..
It's weird the little things one remembers from our lives.
Got Patrick Swayze in his 50s, I’m still stunned about that one.
Helen sure is woman.
She’s invincible. With a faded rose from days gone by.
Helen sure fell off the face of the Earth, after the 70s.
Poor Minnie, so young to go like that.
Take heart. In my mind, i’m still in my 20s.
“I never knew that was Olivia on that song.”
Yup. Just the perfect harmony and background vocals. In my opinion, she MADE that song.
Yep, cancer sucks.
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