Grease star Barry Pearl paid tribute to his beloved co-star Olivia Newton John on Tuesday's instalment of This Morning.
The show opened with co-hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle paying tribute to the Australian singer, before discussing her tragic passing with Barry. The actor, who played T-Bird Doody and Frenchy’s boyfriend in Dame Olivia and John Travolta’s iconic musical rom-com, called it 'cathartic' speaking to the press about her passing.
Dame Olivia died at her home in California on Monday at the age of 73 surrounded by her family and friends, her husband John Easterling confirmed. In a statement from her husband, it was announced: "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
