Olivia Newton-John: ET's Best Moments With the Icon

ET looks back at the life and career of Olivia Newton-John with some of our favorite moments with the late icon. After ‘Physical’ topped the charts in 1981, the triple-threat revealed she almost chose not to record the pop hit. Olivia recalled behind-the-scenes stories about her role as Sandy in ‘Grease,’ and shared her appreciation for cult hit ‘Xanadu.’ She also opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and its life-altering impact. In one of her final interviews with ET, Olivia was joined by her daughter, Chloe, and they explained the backstory of their duet, ‘Window in the Wall.’

[@kaileyselin8453]

Olivia Newton John aged with such grace. She truly was a beautiful soul. 🥰

[@anneswanson8701]

I n d e e d☺

[@zubaidaali7485]

ONJ taught us a lot abt life being strong, courageous,kind n positivity in lifeShe was a beautiful n kindest soul.Everyone of us wants to be her friend,neighbour n have her as a family member!Rest In Peace!She was a treasure to all her fans n everyone who knows her personaly..Watched her concerts twice in Singapore

[@anthonymcc9045]

A spot in my heart is missing. It breaks my heart but it's a reality that all the people I grew up watching on television and admired are passing. Olivia, that smile... that vibrant attitude everything about you will be truly missed. I honestly love you, rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John 🕊️🕊️🕊️🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@speedlearner]

I was also disheartened to hear about the loss of Olivia Newton John. She was a one of a kind singer. I will miss her terribly. Did you ever see her live in concert?

[@RogueWJL]

I can't stop thinking about Olivia. It's like a piece of my life has been taken away, which I suppose it has

[@laurachickadee6969]

I can;t stand it,I miss her.

[@joyb9278]

She's giving me Lady Di vibes in the first clip. Rest in Paradise Olivia.

[@cynthiarothschild9179]

Beautiful in every aspect the very essence of what a woman should be I met her and she was definitely an earth Angel 😇

[@catieschrager5282]

Everyone that meets her says she’s such a beautiful person. While that didn’t happen for me I can definitely see it.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

May this beautiful woman be remembered always. May she rest in peace. Her music, and performances in grease Gave more than a whole generation ample joy!🙏🏽🕊

[@nadanightingale4733]

Olivia was so lovely and a wonderful singer. I am so happy I got to see her twice in Melbourne Australia. Your music will always live on Olivia ❤ there will never be anyone like you

[@werthmelissa]

Still miss her so much!

[@graciesaccardo9363]

Thank u God 🙏🙏 for giving us a wonderful lady like Olivia ❤️❤️ so happy to see her presents she was the greatest inspiration for cancer breast cancer in the world that I know of and that I think of and thank you God forgiving us a gift unfortunately it was her time to go and I'm so sorry for her family especially her daughter okay Love you

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*Living 30 years with Cancer. She deserved better.*

[@bluelove1444]

Rip Olivia i have been really saddened having learned of your death There will be only one Olivia and your print and voice will always be remebered in the world of music

[@arcangel9343]

Rest in peace Olivia Newton john!! This is so sad. She was an amazing actress and person ❤️

[@melodychung2405]

They always reference Grease and Xanadu but she also starred in at least two other movies on television; a Christmas movie with her daughter and another where she played a mannequin. Enjoyed those shows because it was such a family loving movie.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Do you remember the name of the Christmas movie they were in?

[@melodychung2405]

A Christmas Romance with Gregory Harrison

[@gabrielofficial7859]

Beautiful angel 😇❤️

[@sizzurpr7608]

What a talent. RIP ❤️

[@jmcreek7936]

The true meaning of an icon, beauty, talent, and ever lasting heart towards fellow man, environment, and animals!

[@bonnieson4989]

God given talent! Sad she didn't have any grandchildren in later life. But she left her cancer hospital as her legacy. Seemed to really be like her character Sandy" from Grease. Down to earth & modest.

[@patdoe5242]

What a beautiful woman she was and will be missed

[@debblackmore7460]

Diamonds are forever RIP beautiful angel shine in heaven you always shined on earth our hearts forever no more pain suffering fly high condolences to family and friends sending hugs love from headway Nottingham UK takecare xxx

[@michaelhurley3171]

She should have been bigger than Madonna, maybe now she will be. She could really sing!

[@PioneerCity1767]

She was as big as Madonna. In Olivia's career the population was smaller and a different generation than when Madonna came along and Madonna was a different Generation.

[@Loreraven]

She was the top selling most popular female artist of the entire 70's worldwide before there was social media. All without being a shock artist.

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

Yea she should have been Bigger than Madonna.✌️🎼😆

[@dee-smart]

When the general public that are blue pilled suddenly become red pilled about the entertainment industry and Madonna when the Emergency Alert Services comes in the not too distant future to waken the masses, I doubt they will have anything but disdain for the woman. I won't go into what's happened. I'll leave that for the EAS.

[@PioneerCity1767]

@@sabrinanascimento5248 In Olivia's prime she was bigger than Madonna. Madonna didn't come along until after Olivia slowed down to raise Chloe.

[@peterscottodonnell7290]

Peter Scott O'Donnell, Forster NSW Australia,thank you for my childhood,I am a 1974 baby .my mother is the same age as Olivia Newton John ♥️🇭🇲

[@gabrielofficial7859]

We all love you so much 😘🎶

[@Kevin-1969]

Always been a fan of Olivia, she made great music. Glad I was there to see her career as hit happened and not in the rear view mirror.

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

I will always miss her. 😍😇🙏🎼🤓✌️😄😁😆☺️

[@catieschrager5282]

Thank you for posting this I just adore her she’s clearly such a sweetie.

[@andyhughes1776]

My childhood dreamgirl - I Honestly Love You!

[@allyburnett3315]

Iiiii looooove xanadu lol still do I watched it the other day 🥰

[@monalisakindalisaneedsjenl4807]

I just saw one of her songs and i just though of her. We will all remember your legacy.

[@gabrielofficial7859]

Rest in peace 🕊️💕

[@whateverrrrrr123]

strongest angelic artist i know

[@GO-el4kn]

The whole time we were seeing princess diana… 🥺🥺🥺 same soul same everything

[@paullgagliardi5798]

SO HAPPY ONJ HAS BEEN A BIG PART OF MY LIFE, THROUGH HER MUSIC.❤

[@Joy-wl1yk]

Always in my heart and such a beautiful soul.

[@212roc-moozdanza4]

Olivia je sais pas pourquoi mais je t'aime tu représente un amour de jeunesse! Quelques part tu sera toujours dans mon coeur! Hopelessly devoted To you

[@jimmypendon1818]

True angel..

[@jaynekittycat9252]

RIP OLIVIA ❤

[@KatharinaK117]

💙💜💙

[@dorinapreda7788]

Drum lin,spre îngeri,minunata și îndrăgită,Olivia !

[@georgiehollander2199]

We miss you Livvy..................R.I.P..............

[@bryans2790]

Today's young females need a role model like Olivia, not the rubbish portrayed by the Kardashians

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Totally agree 💯

[@catieschrager5282]

Olivia will be my idol and I’m only 21. She’s just as it says here she’s everything. Smart, beautiful, cute, gentle, talented and funny.

[@annewrenn5014]

💜 LIVIA was beautiful inside &:out.

[@carlac.3277]

Olivia ha dato tanto a questo mondo, è una grande persona e non ho mai immaginato un mondo senza di Lei (pensavo se ne sarebbe andata il più tardi possibile perché qui avevamo ancora bisogno di persone così). Intercedi per noi dal paradiso e canta con gli Angeli. RIP 💖💖💖

[@jasonsturges3540]

RIP Olivia

[@evelyntarawa7140]

She deserves more Guys only used her That was there lost Men the way treat women Some are load of crap Rubbish Queen 👑 of Sweer Country RIP

[@PioneerCity1767]

Which guys used her?

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Huh??

[@richardmortensen3080]

Very good song

[@roxysunshine641]

Oh no loved her growing up🥲

[@sistamama1965]

"Красота спасет мир" Ф.М. Достоевский Может быть её красота, приносила эту надежду

[@marianneelzibeth4566]

Nice video ...

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Nice performance

[@heavenknows13]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@herbertmolina9510]

I still can't understand why "John Travolta" couldn't make a wonderful endless Holy Matrimony when they were both destine to be together....!!

[@crissparts4131]

❤

[@MyPaddy2011]

An angel from heaven who kept Satan at bay. I guess he'll move in now and fill the void now that she's gone to Xanadu.

[@julielucia3930]

Has Anybody heard/seen any comments from Michael Beck

[@ginogennaroalonso1067]

OLIVIA FACE OF ANGEL......CHLOE FACE OF DEVIL. 2022.

[@behemothsbaby]

What a horrible and uncalled for comment. Leave Chloe alone!

[@sandramcfaul3857]

You shut up about ONJ and her beautiful daughter.

[@ginogennaroalonso1067]

@@behemothsbaby T.H.A.N.K.S. 👌

[@PioneerCity1767]

That's not very nice. Both are Angels and very good people.

[@triawillow1972]

Only a monster would attack a grieving daughter, you should be ashamed of yourself for your pathetic attempt at attention 🧌