Olivia Newton-John was an iconic actress, Grammy-winning singer, and beloved humanitarian. She truly did it all through the 1970s and 80s. She was a force to be reckoned with, first rising to fame with multiple albums through the 70s and then cementing that fame by starring as Sandy in 1978’s Grease, her iconic role.
Even beyond songs like ‘Physical’ and ‘I Honestly Love You’, and films like Xanadu, she was an outspoken advocate for health and wellness and raised awareness for cancer. The British actress-singer-activist was truly an international treasure. And if you were around in the 70s, you remember her.
Check out these pictures of the late great Olivia Newton-John smiling her way through the 70s.
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Olivia Newton-John, circa 1970
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at the premiere of Grease, 1978. John has a lot of hands on him in this picture!
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Olivia Newton-John backstage with Freddie Mercury, 1980
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Olivia Newton-John, 1970
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Olivia Newton-John with Elton John at Studio 54 in 1978. That’s quite the expression she’s making
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Olivia Newton-John in 1971
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Olivia Newton-John, 1970
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Olivia Newton-John at a screening of Grease, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John at a press conference in Amsterdam, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John outside the Savoy Hotel in London, 1970
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Olivia Newton-John and British policemen in Brighton, England, 1974
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Olivia Newton-John, 1970s
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Olivia Newton-John and Elton John, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John, Helen Reddy, Minnie Riperton, and Linda Ronstadt on the tennis court, 1976
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John on the set of Grease, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John as Sandy in Grease, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John posing at the beach, 1974
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Olivia Newton-John with John Travolta at the premiere party for Grease, 1978
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Olivia Newton-John, early 1970s
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Olivia Newton-John at Clareville Studios in London, 1971
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Olivia Newton-John and Karen Carpenter, circa 1970s. The two were very close friends.
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Olivia Newton-John, 1980
