The death of actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, which occurred on Monday, has shocked the planet, but perhaps even more shaken the country where she grew up. Result: Australia is considering offering him a state funeral.
Posted at 11:31 a.m.
Updated at 1:56 p.m.
Indeed, the star who lived in California for several years could receive a national funeral in the country where she spent her childhood. Olivia Newton-John’s niece Tottie Goldsmith revealed to Australian news program A Current Affair that the family had received an offer from the government to hold a state funeral.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the news on Tuesday to news.com.au.
A state funeral, he said, would serve to highlight the artist’s “incredible contribution”. “It would be a time to celebrate his life, his music and movies and all of his other contributions. She knew how to use her battle with cancer to save and change lives, which is truly impressive. However, we want to discuss this with the family with the greatest possible respect. »
According to Tottie Goldsmith, the family intends to accept this honor.
Queen of the charts again
While social networks are overwhelmed with tributes to this planetary superstar, Olivia Newton-John has regained the top of the charts, at least on the iTunes distribution platform.
On iTunes, the two most popular songs Tuesday noon were respectively Hopelessly Devoted to Youfrom the feature film greaseand Magicfrom the movie Xanadu. You’re the One That I Wantthe duo performed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in greaseranked third, while Physicalthe hit of 1981, was at the 12e square.
Extract fromHopelessly Devoted to You
The film grease, released in 1978, was also very popular in the hours following the death of the actress. He rose to 10e ranked as the most popular movies on iTunes.