She was loved by generations around the world.
And now her millions of fans will have the chance to celebrate the life of Olivia Newton-John at the superstar’s state memorial.
He herald sun has released details ahead of the star-studded farewell, which will take place in Melbourne at Hamer Hall on Sunday.
Attendees at the service have been asked to wear ‘a touch of orange’, Olivia’s favorite colour, in honor 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 the Olivia Newton-John State Memorial on Sunday. In the photo: Olivia with her husband John Easterling
Delta Goodrem (pictured) will perform a medley of the superstar’s hits at the ONJ memorial
Olivia was diagnosed with cancer three times in 1992, 2013, and for the last time in 2017.
Newton-John died in August at age 73, after a courageous and public decades-long battle with the disease.
Olivia’s husband, John Easterling, their daughter Chloe Lattanzi and her niece Tottie Godlsmith will participate in the memorial, each presenting a tribute to their loved one.
Delta Goodrem, meanwhile, will perform a medley of the superstar’s hits.
Meanwhile, Australian showbiz legend Paul Hogan and Olivia’s Grease co-star John Travolta will join the event via video link.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will also be among the special guests.
Channel Nine’s Richard Wilkins, pictured with his friend Olivia in 2019, will thank the Xanadu star on behalf of the entertainment community at his state memorial.
Olivia’s husband John Easterling, daughter Chloe Lattanzi and niece Tottie Godlsmith will participate in the memorial, each presenting a tribute to their loved one.
John Travolta (right), Olivia’s Grease co-star, will join the memorial via video link on Sunday.
Channel Nine’s Richard Wilkins, a friend of Olivia’s, will thank the Xanadu star on behalf of the entertainment community.
In between the tributes, fans will hear singer Bumpy perform a song by Olivia called Grace and Gratitude.
Recorded in 2006, the dark 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 am 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 recognized with tributes from Professor Mattias Ernst and Debbie Shiell, from 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 Welcome to Country.
And in a unique arrangement, Channel Nine, Channel Seven and ABC will carry the service.
Olivia with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi pictured in 1998
Nine will broadcast the event nationally on its main channel and 9Now.
Meanwhile, Seven will screen the memorial on its main channel for Victorian viewers.
Seven News presenters Mike Amor and Rebecca Madden will host the broadcast, which will also air on 7plus.
ABC, for its part, will screen the event on its ABC News channel and on the Iview platform starting at 4:00 p.m.
It will be streamed at atvic.gov.au/olivia-newton-john.
Chloe is seen arriving in Melbourne on February 23 before her mother’s state monument.