The performances that defined Olivia Newton-John's career.
Like every Australian daughter of the ’80s,I worshipped Olivia Newton-John. Then,as an adult,I got to meet her.
Randal Kleiser knew Olivia Newton-John could play conservative Sandy,but was concerned she couldn’t pull off the bad-girl transformation.
Grease made her a star,but it was Olivia Newton-John’s commitment to cancer research and humble personality that endeared her to celebrities and fans alike.
Olivia Newton-John first came to the nation’s attention as the15-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl who won a TV talent quest hosted by Johnny O’Keefe.
John Travolta,Kylie Minogue and Delta Goodrem among those paying tribute to the Grease star’s contribution to music,culture and cancer research.
The singer and actor scaled the heights of disco chic,launched fitness fashion trends and epitomised bad girl cool in her movie roles and music videos.
The smash hit Grease helped Olivia Newton-John achieve rare fame in the US,from her retail boutiques to a string of chart-topping singles.
In every stage of her recording span,Olivia Newton-John drew upon Australians – as songwriters,producers,singers,musicians,mentors,partners and friends.
John Travolta considered Olivia Newton-John the “one person on this planet who could be Sandy”.
Iconic Australian singer and actor Olivia Newton-John has died at 73,according to an Instagram post from her account.