Olivia Newton-John remembered as ‘power of nature’ at Melbourne ceremony

Olivia Newton-John’s house metropolis of Melbourne, Australia, celebrated her life at a state memorial on Sunday.

Among the many poignant tributes to the “Grease” star had been phrases from her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who stated her coronary heart remains to be “damaged in two” within the wake of her mom’s dying in August at age 73 of breast most cancers.

“I stand right here earlier than you so desperately desirous to really feel sturdy and assured and communicate eloquently however the reality is, I really feel like a bit woman misplaced with out her mom,” stated Lattanzi, preventing again tears, in response to BBC Information. “She was my protected house, my information, my greatest fan and the earth beneath my ft.”

Family members and followers from world wide gathered in individual and on-line to pay tribute to the girl and her legacy.

Dame Olivia, as Newton-John is thought Down Beneath, launched 28 studio albums and 6 stay ones over a six-decade profession, profitable 4 Grammy awards and promoting greater than 100 million information worldwide, the federal government of Victoria stated.

Upon being recognized with breast most cancers in 1992, Newton-John used her superstar to attract consideration and analysis {dollars} to the illness.

Elton John, Hugh Jackman, Pink, Barry Gibb and Mariah Carey despatched in video messages.

John Easterling, 70, lovingly detailed their assembly and what led as much as their engagement, saying that they’d been so completely satisfied that they nearly felt responsible.

“However we determined we’d really feel gratitude and simply let the happiness run at full throttle,” he stated.

Australian singer and actress Delta Goodrem, who each collaborated with Newton-John and performed her in a miniseries, additionally spoke. She capped off the service by singing a medley of the star’s songs.

Fellow singer Dolly Parton gave one of many quite a few tributes.

“As a rustic, you need to be very proud and know that the entire world mourns with you,” Parton stated, in response to the Guardian. “I thought of her an incredible buddy in addition to a fellow entertainer. Olivia, to cite one among your songs, ‘I actually love you.’ Thanks for shining your mild on us.”