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1/73"Grease" Olivia Newton-John as Sandy, waves goodbye.
Actors John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John embrace in a promotional still for the film, 'Grease,' directed by Randal Kleiser, 1978.
2/73Actors John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John embrace in a promotional still for the film, 'Grease,' directed by Randal Kleiser, 1978.
Olivia Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny Zuko singing 'You're the One That I Want.'
3/73Olivia Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny Zuko singing 'You're the One That I Want.'
Olivia Newton-John unveils her Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax figure at the Flamingo Las Vegas on August 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty
4/73Olivia Newton-John unveils her Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax figure at the Flamingo Las Vegas on August 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty
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Xanady Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck 1980
6/73Xanady Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck 1980
Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney. Picture: Getty
7/73Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney. Picture: Getty
Olivia Newton-John circa 1981
8/73Olivia Newton-John circa 1981
Olivia Newton John displays her OBE
9/73Olivia Newton John displays her OBE
Olivia Newton-John and Pat Raffter at the Sydney Olympics
10/73Olivia Newton-John and Pat Raffter at the Sydney Olympics
Olivia Newton-John encourages walkers during the annual Wellness Walk and Research Runon September 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event, now in it's sixth year, raises vital funds to support cancer research and wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Victoria. Picture: Getty
11/73Olivia Newton-John encourages walkers during the annual Wellness Walk and Research Runon September 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event, now in it's sixth year, raises vital funds to support cancer research and wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Victoria. Picture: Getty
Singing duo Pat and Olivia (L-R Olivia Newton-John and Pat Carroll) pose for a portrait at home circa 1966 in London, England.
12/73Singing duo Pat and Olivia (L-R Olivia Newton-John and Pat Carroll) pose for a portrait at home circa 1966 in London, England.
Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, circa 1968. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
13/73Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, circa 1968. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John in Embankment Gardens, London, circa 1970. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
14/73Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John in Embankment Gardens, London, circa 1970. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John films her first music video for her 1975 pop single 'Follow Me' from the album 'Have You Never Been Mellow' in 1975. Picture: Anwar Hussein
15/73Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John films her first music video for her 1975 pop single 'Follow Me' from the album 'Have You Never Been Mellow' in 1975. Picture: Anwar Hussein
In Germany, 1980. Picture: Helmut Reiss
16/73In Germany, 1980. Picture: Helmut Reiss
Olivia Newton John on Top of the Pops
17/73Olivia Newton John on Top of the Pops
Olivia Newton-John in concert circa 1982 in New York City. Picture: Robin Platzer
18/73Olivia Newton-John in concert circa 1982 in New York City. Picture: Robin Platzer
Musician Olivia Newton-John performs on the
19/73Musician Olivia Newton-John performs on the "Hollywood Nights" TV special in March 1980 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty
Olivia Newton-John performing on the ABC tv special 'Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights'.
20/73Olivia Newton-John performing on the ABC tv special 'Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights'.
Olivia Newton-John, ARD-Show
21/73Olivia Newton-John, ARD-Show "Musikladen"
Olivia Newton-John
22/73Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John performs on stage, London, 1974. Picture: Michael Putland
23/73Olivia Newton-John performs on stage, London, 1974. Picture: Michael Putland
Singer Olivia Newton-John performs in 1975 in Detroit, Michigan. Picture: Michael Ochs
24/73Singer Olivia Newton-John performs in 1975 in Detroit, Michigan. Picture: Michael Ochs
1976: Olivia Newton-John, dancers performing number on the ABC tv special 'A Special Olivia Newton-John'.
25/731976: Olivia Newton-John, dancers performing number on the ABC tv special 'A Special Olivia Newton-John'.
Olivia Newton-John performs before the Emirates Melbourne Cup during the 2009 Melbourne Cup Day meeting at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2009 in Melbourne,
26/73Olivia Newton-John performs before the Emirates Melbourne Cup during the 2009 Melbourne Cup Day meeting at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2009 in Melbourne,
Flamingo Las Vegas Headliner Olivia Newton-John, Flamingo Regional President Eileen Moore and cast members of Chippendales light the High Roller pink for
27/73Flamingo Las Vegas Headliner Olivia Newton-John, Flamingo Regional President Eileen Moore and cast members of Chippendales light the High Roller pink for "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" at The LINQ on October 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Denise Truscello
Los Angeles, CA - 1980: (L-R) Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly performing
28/73Los Angeles, CA - 1980: (L-R) Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly performing
Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John holds a press conference at the Inn On The Park, London, UK, 29th November 1978. She is starring in the 1978 film adaptation of the musical 'Grease'.
29/73Australian actress and singer Olivia Newton-John holds a press conference at the Inn On The Park, London, UK, 29th November 1978. She is starring in the 1978 film adaptation of the musical 'Grease'.
Olivia Newton-John and Bay City Rollers circa 1978 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Reed Saxon
30/73Olivia Newton-John and Bay City Rollers circa 1978 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Reed Saxon
(L-R) Musicians Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb and Elton John 1980
31/73(L-R) Musicians Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb and Elton John 1980
Olivia Newton-John and musician Elton John attend the
32/73Olivia Newton-John and musician Elton John attend the "Grease" Premiere Party on June 13, 1978 at Studio 54 in New York City.
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Hugh Jackman, Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Newton-John and Russell Crowe appear on stage during the finale of the second taping of the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' at the Sydney Opera House on December 14, 2010 in Sydney.
33/73Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Hugh Jackman, Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Newton-John and Russell Crowe appear on stage during the finale of the second taping of the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' at the Sydney Opera House on December 14, 2010 in Sydney.
Grease Premier
34/73Grease Premier
Elliott Gould and Olivia Newton-John
35/73Elliott Gould and Olivia Newton-John
Sylvester Stallone, Olivia Newton John, And Friends Picture: Ron Galella
36/73Sylvester Stallone, Olivia Newton John, And Friends Picture: Ron Galella
Stevie Wonder accepts an award from Keith Moon, far left, and Olivia Newton-John, far right, on THE ROCK MUSIC AWARDS. August 9, 1975
37/73Stevie Wonder accepts an award from Keith Moon, far left, and Olivia Newton-John, far right, on THE ROCK MUSIC AWARDS. August 9, 1975
Santa Monica, CA - 1975: (L-R) Connie Stevens, Olivia Newton-John, Ray Stevens, Newton-John winning award on the American Music Awards.
38/73Santa Monica, CA - 1975: (L-R) Connie Stevens, Olivia Newton-John, Ray Stevens, Newton-John winning award on the American Music Awards.
Olivia Newton-John during an interview with host Johnny Carson on March 14, 1975
39/73Olivia Newton-John during an interview with host Johnny Carson on March 14, 1975
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The Brothers Gibb of the Bee Gees and Olivia Newton-John circa 1979 in New York City.
41/73The Brothers Gibb of the Bee Gees and Olivia Newton-John circa 1979 in New York City.
British singer Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees performs live on stage with singer and actress Olivia Newton-John at 'The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song' benefit concert held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on 9th January 1979.
42/73British singer Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees performs live on stage with singer and actress Olivia Newton-John at 'The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song' benefit concert held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on 9th January 1979.
Washington, DC - 2007: (L-R) Wynonna Judd, Olivia Newton-John performing on 'Exxon Mobil Presents A Holiday Celebration At Ford's Theatre', Ford's Theatre.
43/73Washington, DC - 2007: (L-R) Wynonna Judd, Olivia Newton-John performing on 'Exxon Mobil Presents A Holiday Celebration At Ford's Theatre', Ford's Theatre.
Barry Gibb and Olivia Newton John perform on stage during the Sound Relief concert at Sydney Cricket Ground on March 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The Melbourne and Sydney simultaneous concerts have been organised to raise funds for victims of the recent Victorian bushfires and Queensland floods, with profits split equally between the two cause. Picture: Getty
44/73Barry Gibb and Olivia Newton John perform on stage during the Sound Relief concert at Sydney Cricket Ground on March 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The Melbourne and Sydney simultaneous concerts have been organised to raise funds for victims of the recent Victorian bushfires and Queensland floods, with profits split equally between the two cause. Picture: Getty
Rupaul and Olivia Newton John during On set with Rupaul and VH1 at Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California.
45/73Rupaul and Olivia Newton John during On set with Rupaul and VH1 at Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California.
DONNY AND MARIE - Coverage - Airdate: September 22, 1978.
46/73DONNY AND MARIE - Coverage - Airdate: September 22, 1978.
John Travolta kisses Olivia Newton-John in a scene from the film 'Two Of A Kind', 1983.
47/73John Travolta kisses Olivia Newton-John in a scene from the film 'Two Of A Kind', 1983.
Olivia Newton-John and her husband John Easterling arrive for the Olivia Newton-John fundraising gala event at the State Theatre on September 30, 2009 in Sydney
48/73Olivia Newton-John and her husband John Easterling arrive for the Olivia Newton-John fundraising gala event at the State Theatre on September 30, 2009 in Sydney
Keith Urban and Olivia Newton-John during The 39th Annual CMA Awards - Capital Records Post Party - Red Carpet and Inside at Nikki Beach in New York City, New York, United States.
49/73Keith Urban and Olivia Newton-John during The 39th Annual CMA Awards - Capital Records Post Party - Red Carpet and Inside at Nikki Beach in New York City, New York, United States.
Olivia Newton-John and Nicole Kidman during 2nd Annual Penfolds Gala Black Tie Dinner
50/73Olivia Newton-John and Nicole Kidman during 2nd Annual Penfolds Gala Black Tie Dinner
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
51/73John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
29th March 1989: British-born Australian pop singer Olivia Newton-John and her husband, actor Matt Lattanzi, smile as they arrive at the Academy Awards,
52/7329th March 1989: British-born Australian pop singer Olivia Newton-John and her husband, actor Matt Lattanzi, smile as they arrive at the Academy Awards,
Olivia Newton John and Lionel Richie
53/73Olivia Newton John and Lionel Richie
Olivia Newton-John and Delta Goodrem
54/73Olivia Newton-John and Delta Goodrem
Bindi Irwin and Olivia Newton-John attend the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on May 21, 2016 in Los Angeles
55/73Bindi Irwin and Olivia Newton-John attend the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on May 21, 2016 in Los Angeles
Singers/mother & daughter Olivia Newton-John and Chloe Lattanzi attend the premiere of Syfy's
56/73Singers/mother & daughter Olivia Newton-John and Chloe Lattanzi attend the premiere of Syfy's "Dead 7" at Harmony Gold on April 1, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Olivia Newton John and Rod Stewart
57/73Olivia Newton John and Rod Stewart
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Olivia Newton-John sings during the pre match entertainment prior to the Men's Final during day fourteen of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 30, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
59/73Olivia Newton-John sings during the pre match entertainment prior to the Men's Final during day fourteen of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 30, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Entertainer Olivia Newton-John (C) and Chippendales dancers James Davis (L) and Ryan Stuart (R) pose in front of Pearl the Pink Fire Engine at a
60/73Entertainer Olivia Newton-John (C) and Chippendales dancers James Davis (L) and Ryan Stuart (R) pose in front of Pearl the Pink Fire Engine at a "Turn Up the Pink" champagne brunch benefiting Making Strides Las Vegas to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research as part of the Hard Rock Cafe's Hard Rock Heals global charitable initiative at the Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip on October 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Olivia Newton-John attends the
61/73Olivia Newton-John attends the "Grease" Premiere Party on June 13, 1978 at Studio 54 in New York City.
Singer Olivia Newton-John and husband Matt Lattanzi attend John Reid's (Elton John's manager) 40th Birthday Party on September 9, 1989 in Beverly Hills,
62/73Singer Olivia Newton-John and husband Matt Lattanzi attend John Reid's (Elton John's manager) 40th Birthday Party on September 9, 1989 in Beverly Hills,
Tony Bennett and Olivia Newton-John during Tony Bennett Exhibition - Private View - April 5, 2005
63/73Tony Bennett and Olivia Newton-John during Tony Bennett Exhibition - Private View - April 5, 2005
Olivia Newton-John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi attend the 27th Annual American Music Awards on January 17, 2000 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
64/73Olivia Newton-John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi attend the 27th Annual American Music Awards on January 17, 2000 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
Olivia Newton-John in a white pants suit; circa 1970; New York.
65/73Olivia Newton-John in a white pants suit; circa 1970; New York.
Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, circa 1968.
66/73Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, circa 1968.
Unspecified - 1976: Olivia Newton-John performing number / appearing in sketch on the ABC tv special 'A Special Olivia Newton-John'.
67/73Unspecified - 1976: Olivia Newton-John performing number / appearing in sketch on the ABC tv special 'A Special Olivia Newton-John'.
Colorado - 1975: Olivia Newton-John, on horseback, appearing in the ABC tv special 'Rocky Mountain Christmas'.
68/73Colorado - 1975: Olivia Newton-John, on horseback, appearing in the ABC tv special 'Rocky Mountain Christmas'.
Portrait of American businessman Donald Trump, British-born Australian musician and actress Olivia Newton-John as they pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, Palm Beach, Florida, 2006.
69/73Portrait of American businessman Donald Trump, British-born Australian musician and actress Olivia Newton-John as they pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate, Palm Beach, Florida, 2006.
Olivia Newton John and husband Matt Lattanzi during Olivia Newton John and husband Matt Lattanzi arrive at Langan's Brasserie for her 35th Birthday Party at Langan's Brasserie in London, Great Britain.
70/73Olivia Newton John and husband Matt Lattanzi during Olivia Newton John and husband Matt Lattanzi arrive at Langan's Brasserie for her 35th Birthday Party at Langan's Brasserie in London, Great Britain.
Singer Olivia Newton-John and date Lee Kramer attend the
71/73Singer Olivia Newton-John and date Lee Kramer attend the "Paradise Alley" Wrap-Up Party on February 11, 1978 at Stage 12, Universal Studios in Universal City, California.
Olivia Newton-John wearing a Japanese Kimono at a press conference at the Hilton Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 14th December 1982.
72/73Olivia Newton-John wearing a Japanese Kimono at a press conference at the Hilton Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 14th December 1982.
Entertainer Olivia Newton-John (L) and television personality RuPaul attend the grand opening of her residency show
73/73Entertainer Olivia Newton-John (L) and television personality RuPaul attend the grand opening of her residency show "Summer Nights" at Flamingo Las Vegas on April 11, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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