Olivia Newton-John hailed as an ‘angelic voice’ following death aged 73
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dame Olivia Newton-John has been hailed as an “angelic voice” who produced “stone cold classic” songs following her death aged 73. “She now Rests in the Arms of the Heavenly Father.” Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin recalled starring alongside Dame Olivia in the 1996 film It’s My Party, one of the first films to address the topic of Aids patients dying with dignity. I’ll miss you every day.” Hollywood star Antonio Banderas tweeted: “Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. She tweeted: “Fly with the angels Olivia Newton John.” Filmmaker Edgar Wright, whose credits include Last Night in Soho and Baby Driver, added: “Olivia Newton John so completely dominated the charts and Top Of The Pops when I was a kid, it felt like she was pop music.
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