Country starsThe Chickspaid their respects to the lateOlivia Newton-Johnin a heartfelt rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” the star’s solo number fromGrease, while performing on tour in Washington on Saturday night.
Natalie Maines,Martie MaguireandEmily Strayer, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, took time out of their regular set to honor Newton-John, encouraging people to “sing along.”
“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,” Maines said to the crowd. “I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 to 12, and then I just wished I was Olivia Newton-John. So we worked up today at soundcheck a little Olivia Newton-John song.”
A member of the audience caughtvideo of the moment, as the trio played the emotional ballad. Maines ended the performance with a final shoutout to the four-time Grammy winner’s memory.
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We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,“her husband, John Easterling,announced Monday on Newton-John’s social media channels.
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“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 continue 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@onjfoundation.”
John Travoltaposted a loving tribute to Newton-John after thenews of her death at age 73, noting hisGreasecostar’s “incredible” impact.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he captioneda throwback photoof Newton-John. “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 moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” he concluded.
Travolta — whose wifeKelly Prestonalsodied of breast cancer, in 2020 — and Newton-John remained close over the years since starring in 1978’sGreaseas iconic lovebirds Danny and Sandy, two teens who couldn’t be more different but form an unlikely romance.
source: people.com
