Saturday 13 August 2022 02:01 AM Olivia Newton-John is set to be honoured in a new TV special trends now
Olivia Newton-John will be honoured in a special 7NEWS Spotlight after the legendary Aussie star died aged 73.
A special programme featuring Delta Goodrem, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and Cliff Richard will air this Sunday, after the Grease actress passed away after a 30-year battle with cancer.
The musicians will share their favourite memories of the late singer, with Wendy Matthews singing Olivia's song, 'I Honestly Love You'.
Olivia Newton-John will be honoured in a special 7NEWS Spotlight, after the legendary Aussie star died aged 73
Dami Im is set to take a break from her maternity leave to lend her voice to the special, while Katie Noonan and Samantha Jade will also perform.
It comes as cities around Australia light up in tribute to the star, while famous faces across the globe have also paid tribute to her.
The Australian icon died peacefully at her home in southern California, surrounded by family and friends on Monday.
A special programme featuring Delta Goodrem, Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and Cliff Richard (pictured) will air this Sunday after the Grease actress passed away after a 30-year battle with cancer
Olivia's husband John Easterling broke the news of the star's death in a heartbreaking Facebook post on Monday morning, following her brave and extraordinarily decades-long battle with cancer.
'Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,' Mr Easterling wrote.
'We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time.
Among other tributes included Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who honoured her beloved 'mentor and friend'
'Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
'Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.'
The actress famously beat breast cancer twice but was diagnosed again in 2017.
