She was beloved by generations all over the world.
And now her millions of fans will get the chance to celebrate the life of Olivia Newton-John at the superstar’s state memorial.
The Herald Sun has published details ahead of the star-studded farewell, which will be held in Melbourne at Hamer Hall on Sunday.
Those attending the service have been asked to wear ‘a touch of orange,’ Olivia’s favourite colour, in honour of the star.
Hosted by Channel Nine’s David Campbell, the event will be a fitting tribute to the Grease star’s sixty years as a recording star and actress as well as her achievements as an advocate for cancer research.
The Herald Sun has announced details of Olivia Newton-John’s State Memorial on Sunday. Pictured: Olivia with husband John Easterling
Delta Goodrem (pictured) will perform a medley of the superstar’s hits at ONJ’s memorial
Olivia was diagnosed with cancer three times in 1992, 2013 and, for a final time, in 2017.
Newton-John died in August at 73, after a brave and public decades-long battle with the illness.
Olivia’s husband John Easterling, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, and niece Tottie Godlsmith will take part in the memorial and each will present to a tribute to their loved one.
Delta Goodrem, meanwhile, will perform a medley of the superstar’s hits.
Meanwhile, Aussie showbiz legend Paul Hogan and Olivia’s Grease co-star John Travolta will join the event via video link.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be also among the special guests.
Channel Nine’s Richard Wilkins – pictured with his friend Olivia in 2019 – will give thanks to the Xanadu star on behalf of the showbiz community at her state memorial
Olivia’s husband John Easterling, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, and niece Tottie Godlsmith will take part in the memorial and each will present to a tribute to their loved one
John Travolta (right), Olivia’s co-star in Grease will join the memorial via video link on Sunday
Channel Nine’s Richard Wilkins, a friend of Olivia’s will give thanks to the Xanadu star on behalf of the showbiz community.
Among the tributes, fans will hear singer Bumpy perform a song by Olivia called Grace and Gratitude.
Recorded in 2006, the obscure tune contains the lyrics, ‘All I have and all I feel, is all because of you, all I reap is all I sow, and love is our living proof.
‘Thank you for life, thank you for everything, I stand here in grace and gratitude, and thank you.’
The Noongar artist will perform the song alongside pianist Jake Amy.
Olivia’s health and charity service will be recognised by tributes from Professor Mattias Ernst, and Debbie Shiell, from the ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre.
The Christ Church Grammar School Choir will perform the Australian national anthem at the memorial and Aunty Di Kerr will conduct the Welcome to Country.
And in a unique arrangement, Channel Nine, Channel Seven and the ABC will all broadcast the service.
Olivia with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi pictured in 1998
Nine will broadcast the event nationally on their main channel and 9Now.
Meanwhile, Seven will screen the memorial on their main channel for Victorian viewers.
Seven News presenters Mike Amor and Rebecca Madden will host the broadcast, which will also be streamed on 7plus.
The ABC, meanwhile, will screen the event on their ABC News channel and Iview platform from 4pm.
It will be streamed at atvic.gov.au/olivia-newton-john.
Chloe is seen arriving in Melbourne on February 23 ahead of her mother’s state memorial
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