Stars are mourning beloved “Grease” actor Olivia Newton-John following news of her death. On Aug. 8, Newton-John’s family confirmed via Facebook that she died that morning at her home in Southern California from her battle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old.
Newton-John found stardom with the 1978 musical, which she starred in alongside John Travolta, as well as with music thanks to her 1981 smash “Physical” – which Billboard previously listed as the No. 1 single of the decade.
In the wake of Newton-John’s death, celebrities used social media to offer their condolences and share fond memories of her, including Travolta who posted a loving tribute to his “Grease” costar on Instagram. “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he wrote. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.” George Takei tweeted: “We have lost a great, iconic artist in Olivia Newton John, gone too soon from us at age 73.”
Ahead, see how stars are paying their respects to Newton-John.
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John Travolta
The “Grease” actor paid tribute to his costar in an Instagram post captioned, “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
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Gabrielle Union
“‘Grease’ is my #1 movie of all time and made me a lifelong Olivia Newton John fan. Me and my sister watched Xanadu more times than I could count,” she tweeted. “Sending so much love and prayers to a real gift of a woman and talent. #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn ????????.”
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Lea Salonga
“Rest In Peace, Olivia Newton-John. Hers was one of the voices of my childhood,” the “Pretty Little Lies: Original Sin” star wrote on Twitter. “Deepest condolences to everyone she loved and loved her.”
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George Takei
“We have lost a great, iconic artist in Olivia Newton John, gone too soon from us at age 73,” Takei tweeted. “I trust she is now in the great Xanadu beyond. Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. Rest in song and mirth.”
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Yvette Nicole Brown
“Olivia Newton-John has died. ? That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn’t even BEGIN to cover it. I ADORED her,” Brown wrote on Twitter. “I hate this so much. She was only 73. What is going on?! #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn.”
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Robin Roberts
Wrote Robin Roberts on Twitter, “Very sad news. Great admiration for how she bravely faced breast cancer. Condolences to her loving family and friends.”
