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Olivia Newton-John

Australian singer and actress

Born: Died: Australian

Dame Olivia Newton-John (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) was a British and Australian singer, songwriter and actress. With over 100 million records sold, Newton-John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the highest-selling female Australian recording artist of all time.

In 1978, Newton-John starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights". Her signature solo recordings include the Record of the Year Grammy winner "I Honestly Love You" (1974) and "Physical" (1981)—Billboard's highest-ranking Hot 100 single of the 1980s.

Notable For

British and Australian singer and actress

Olivia Newton-John's Historical Timeline

  1. Film "Grease" opens, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, based on the 1971 Broadway musical

    Dame Olivia Newton-John (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) was a British and Australian singer, songwriter and actress.

  2. Olivia Newton-John's single "Physical" goes to #1 and stays for ten weeks

    Olivia Newton-John's single "Physical" goes to #1 and stays for ten weeks

  3. Olivia Newton-John's black leather outfit from the film "Grease" sells for $405,700 at auction in Beverly Hills, Califor

    Olivia Newton-John's black leather outfit from the film "Grease" sells for $405,700 at auction in Beverly Hills, California

  4. Olivia Newton-John dies

    Olivia Newton-John, Australian australian singer and actress, known for british and australian singer and actress, died on 2022-08-08.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olivia Newton-John born?
Olivia Newton-John was born on 1948-08-08 (Australian).
What is Olivia Newton-John known for?
British and Australian singer and actress
What historical events involved Olivia Newton-John?
Olivia Newton-John was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Film "Grease" opens, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, based on the 1971 Broadway musical, Olivia Newton-John's single "Physical" goes to #1 and stays for ten weeks, Olivia Newton-John's black leather outfit from the film "Grease" sells for $405,700 at auction in Beverly Hills, Califor.
When did Olivia Newton-John die?
Olivia Newton-John died on 2022-01-01.

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