John Travoltacouldn’t forgetOlivia Newton-Johnon what would have been her 74th birthday.On Monday night, Travolta, 68, shared a still image on his Instagram Story of himself and Newton-John, whodied in Augustafter a years-long fight against breast cancer, from their time starring in the hit 1978 movieGrease.“Happy birthday my Olivia,” Travolta wrote in a caption written underneaththe photo of the pairas their iconicGreasecharacters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson in their end-of-movie all-black costumes.Travolta was not the only person close to Newton-John celebrating her birthday less than two months after her death.Chloe Lattanzi, Newton-John’s daughter,shared a videoof herself and other family members “celebrating my beautiful mom’s birthday” Monday on Instagram as well.Newton-John’s widower,John Easterling, can also be seen in the video and in a separate clip Lattanzi shared to her ownInstagram Story, of several family members celebrating at dinner.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.John Travolta’s Instagram Story.PARAMOUNT PICTURES/Album; John Travolta InstagramTravolta and Newton-Johnshared a friendship that spanned decadespast their involvement inGrease. The pair evenreunited and dressed up as the iconic lovebirdsduring the Meet n’Greasesing-along event at the Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida, back in December 2019.“We did something life-changing, making that film,” Newton-John told PEOPLEback in 2018 on the film’s 40th anniversary.She continued, “[At the premiere] you got the feeling from the energy that something was happening. It was a huge response. I feel grateful to be a part of that and to have worked with him. We’ve stayed friends ever since.""[In tough times] John always reaches out to me,” Newton-John added, as Travolta said, “When you share that kind of meteoric success — and nothing has been able to exceed it — you share a bond.““I’ve been through her having a child, getting divorced, losing her sister. She’s been through my getting married, having children. It’s wonderful and full of shared memories,” the actor added.Travolta previously posted aloving tribute to Newton-Johnon Instagram after her death in August, noting his former costar’s “incredible” impact.“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he captioneda throwback photoof Newton-John. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.““Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” Travolta concluded.
John Travoltacouldn’t forgetOlivia Newton-Johnon what would have been her 74th birthday.
On Monday night, Travolta, 68, shared a still image on his Instagram Story of himself and Newton-John, whodied in Augustafter a years-long fight against breast cancer, from their time starring in the hit 1978 movieGrease.
“Happy birthday my Olivia,” Travolta wrote in a caption written underneaththe photo of the pairas their iconicGreasecharacters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson in their end-of-movie all-black costumes.
Travolta was not the only person close to Newton-John celebrating her birthday less than two months after her death.Chloe Lattanzi, Newton-John’s daughter,shared a videoof herself and other family members “celebrating my beautiful mom’s birthday” Monday on Instagram as well.
Newton-John’s widower,John Easterling, can also be seen in the video and in a separate clip Lattanzi shared to her ownInstagram Story, of several family members celebrating at dinner.
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John Travolta’s Instagram Story.PARAMOUNT PICTURES/Album; John Travolta Instagram
Travolta and Newton-Johnshared a friendship that spanned decadespast their involvement inGrease. The pair evenreunited and dressed up as the iconic lovebirdsduring the Meet n’Greasesing-along event at the Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida, back in December 2019.
“We did something life-changing, making that film,” Newton-John told PEOPLEback in 2018 on the film’s 40th anniversary.
She continued, “[At the premiere] you got the feeling from the energy that something was happening. It was a huge response. I feel grateful to be a part of that and to have worked with him. We’ve stayed friends ever since.”
“[In tough times] John always reaches out to me,” Newton-John added, as Travolta said, “When you share that kind of meteoric success — and nothing has been able to exceed it — you share a bond.”
“I’ve been through her having a child, getting divorced, losing her sister. She’s been through my getting married, having children. It’s wonderful and full of shared memories,” the actor added.
Travolta previously posted aloving tribute to Newton-Johnon Instagram after her death in August, noting his former costar’s “incredible” impact.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he captioneda throwback photoof Newton-John. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.”
“Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” Travolta concluded.
source: people.com
