Tributes continue to pour in after shocking news Monday (August 8) that global superstar Olivia Newton-John, 73, died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.
According to the ‘Physical’ singer’s family she passed away “peacefully” at her home in Southern California.
In honor of her memory, fans and celebrity peers rushed to social media to say farewell to the GRAMMY-winning legend.
Look inside to see salutes from her iconic ‘Grease’ co-star John Travolta, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Kathy Griffin, and so many others.
Since I was ten years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton John. And, I always will. (Just like this picture @nfsaonline) She was, and always will be, an inspiration to me in so many, many ways. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. x ONJ4EVER pic.twitter.com/3nE8PVDFLy
— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) August 8, 2022
My great friend Olivia Newton John has passed away. She was the perfect Lady, gorgeous, with great poise and with a certain Aussie sophistication.
Her spandex trousers in Grease were my inspiration for my ‘Da ya think I’m Sexy‘ era.
RIP Olivia
Sir Rod pic.twitter.com/Suleq8JSkX— Sir Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) August 8, 2022
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Olivia Newton-John 🕊 pic.twitter.com/5z5uGFpZj1
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 8, 2022
With Olivia Newton-John’s passing, we’ve lost not only a wonderful actress and a gifted singer, but a tireless fighter in the battle against breast cancer and a sweet, funny friend who knew how to take any one of my mother’s many jokes. pic.twitter.com/sEYmaHWe9d
— Melissa Rivers (@MelRivers) August 8, 2022
Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/EeefzKBKCO
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) August 8, 2022
Sad to hear of Olivia Newton-John’s passing. She was a beautiful artist and a brave warrior as she battled breast cancer with grace. Rest In Peace, Olivia. pic.twitter.com/Tr2PCD5Tnp
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) August 9, 2022
Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring us all. 💘 pic.twitter.com/Iu9I5ppLC4
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) August 8, 2022
Oh man!!! You were my childhood!! Your talent, poise, beauty!! Rest in glorious peace. God bless your family….and thank you for creating eternal memories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/eaS2wmURIh
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 8, 2022
Another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir. Not only was Olivia a dear friend, but one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with. I will most definitely miss her. She now Rests in the Arms of the Heavenly Father 🥲🙏🏾♥️
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) August 8, 2022
Very sad news. Great admiration for how she bravely faced breast cancer. Condolences to her loving family and friends. 🙏🏾💕 https://t.co/O5xuNjbAx4
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) August 8, 2022
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Olivia Newton-John rolled with EVERYTHING ❤️🙏💔 https://t.co/Pg2WYtEgvM
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 8, 2022
“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. Sending so much love and prayers to a real gift of a woman and talent. #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/1M8lcVQuON
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 8, 2022
Mmm hmmm it’s bout damn time, that flop juice💅🏾 Y’all are almost a day late to post this news… smh Rest In Peace, Grease Queen 👑
W H O?
Congrats to queen B! For her solo chart double 😍🥰 #proudhive
Over 20 years in the game and beys still THAT B****? CONGRATS YONCE!! 🥳
????why haven’t you guys posted about Beyoncés double chart thatgrapejuice?
R.ip to Olivia
..they didn’t post her till late cause she a white women they jealous of her.. cause Beyonce got blonde wig on.
May she Rest In POWER!