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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Jake Hackney

'Beautiful and strong' Olivia Newton-John praised by stars after death

Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and Nancy Sinatra are among the famous faces who have shared tributes to “beautiful and strong” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.

The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed. After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music - including her Grease co-star John Travolta - took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.

Pop megastar Kylie said Dame Olivia “was and always will be” an inspiration to her. On Twitter, the singer said: “Since I was ten years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton John.”

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