The world lost a bright light on Monday after it was announced that Olivia Newton-John had passed away. The Grease star was 73.
Not only did she leave behind uber-successful music and acting legacy, but the Xanadu star also left behind millions of fans who grew up idolizing the blonde bombshell.
One of those fans is beloved Australian radio host Jackie “O” Henderson, who paid tribute to the icon live on air and got emotional while doing so.
There is no denying that Olivia Newton-John was a massive legend in her own right.
The blonde bombshell was a fixture in pop culture for decades. What would ’80s workout culture be without songs like “Physical” to blast while getting your sweat on?
It was announced on Monday that the British-born and Australian-raised actress had passed away at age 73.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” a post shared by her husband read. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
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Tributes soon came flooding in for Olivia, including one from her “Grease” costar and longtime friend, John Travolta.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he wrote on Instagram. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Another longtime admirer of Olivia’s is Australian radio host Jackie “O” Henderson.
While remembering the actress, Jackie got emotional and called Olivia her “idol.”
“She literally was my idol growing up. Every single day I would be in my bedroom and I’d dress up as her and I’d pretend I was her, and I Iived for her,” Jackie said while fighting back tears.
“I was watching a video of her – it was only two days ago – and I thought, ‘Jeez, it’ll be a sad day when Olivia Newton-John dies.’ And here we are. It’s so upsetting.”
We’re thinking of all of Olivia Newton-John’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
