Olivia Newton-John was an icon of the music world, and the big screen and celebrities have been paying tribute to the singer and star of “Grease” since she died last week.
Coldplay and Natalie Imbruglia are the latest stars to honor Newton-John’s legacy.
[ Olivia Newton-John dead at 73 ]
Imbruglia, taking on the “Sandy” lyrics, and Chris Martin, performing the “Danny” part, joined together to sing “Summer Nights” from “Grease” on Tuesday night at London’s Wembley Stadium, Variety reported. The audience also sang along.
The Chicks also paid tribute to Newton-John during their concert on Aug. 13, singing “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” Entertainment Weekly reported.
“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week, Olivia Newton-John,” Natalie Maines said, according to Entertainment Weekly. “I thought I was Olivia Newton-John from like 4 until 12. And then I always wished I was Olivia Newton-John from then on. So we worked up today in sound check a little Olivia Newton-John song.”
[ Olivia Newton-John remembered for her iconic role as Sandy in ‘Grease’ ]
Newton-John died at her ranch in southern California on Aug. 8 at the age of 73, her family said on her Facebook page.
1970 Photo of OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (Steve Morley/Redferns)
1971 Portrait of Olivia Newton-John taken on 18th December 1971. (Avalon/Getty Images)
1976 Olivia Newton-John (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Con)
1978 Photo of Grease Premier (Michael Ochs Archives)
1981 Photo of Olivia Newton (Michael Ochs Archives)
1983 Olivia Newton John & Michael Jackson at the Dreamgirls opening night after party inside. Taken in Los Angeles at the Shubert theater in Century City on March 20, 1983. (Barry King/WireImage)
2004 Cate Blanchett and Olivia Newton John during Penfolds Black Tie Dinner Honoring Australians in Entertainment at Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Steve Granitz/WireImage)
2005 Tony Bennett and Olivia Newton-John during Tony Bennett Exhibition - Private View - April 5, 2005 at Cattoo Gallery in London, Great Britain. (Niki Nikolova/FilmMagic)
2005 Singer Olivia Newton-John attends the National Tree Day 10th Anniversary Launch at Sydney Park on July 07, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Stephane L'hostis/Getty Images)
2005 Mel Gibson and Olivia Newton-John (Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
2005 Singer Olivia Newton-John performs onstage at the Nokia Theater Times Square on October 11, 2005 in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
2005 Keith Urban and Olivia Newton-John during The 39th Annual CMA Awards - Capital Records Post Party - Red Carpet and Inside at Nikki Beach in New York City, New York, United States. (Theo Wargo/WireImage for Capitol Records)
2010 Singer/actress Olivia Newton-John attends the Opening Night Gala during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival at Metro Square on September 9, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Jason Merritt/TERM/Getty Images)
2012 Olivia Newton-John answers questions at SiriusXM's Town Hall with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John hosted by Didi Conn at the SiriusXM studios on December 12, 2012 in New York City. (Mike Coppola)
2015 Olivia Newton-John (L) and daughter actress/singer Chloe Lattanzi attend 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 21 at CBS Televison City on October 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (David Livingston/Getty Images)
2018 Olivia Newton-John (L) and John Travolta attend the "Grease" 40th anniversary screening at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on August 15, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
2019 (L-R) Olivia Newton-John and Jane Seymour attend the 2019 Industry Dance Awards at Avalon Hollywood on August 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Rachel Luna/FilmMagic)
2020 Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Cole Bennetts/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years Check out these photos of singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia through the years. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2001: Singer Natalie Imbruglia arrives at the Top of the Pops Awards November 30, 2001, at the Manchester Evening News arena in Manchester, England. (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2002: Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia sings to the crowds after The Great Britain and Ireland Team landed The Blue Square Shergar Cup run at Ascot Racecourse on August 10, 2002, in Ascot. (Julian Herbert/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2003: Singer Natalie Imbruglia opens this years July sale at Harrods Knightsbridge on June 30, 2003, in London. (Steve Finn/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2004: Singer Natalie Imbruglia attends the screening of the film "Shrek 2" at the Palais des Festivals during the 57th International Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2004, in Cannes, France. (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2005: Natalie Imbruglia performs on stage at the one day Festivalbar music festival at Piazza Castello on June 4, 2005, in Turin, Italy. (Giuseppe Cacace/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2006: Natalie Imbruglia arrives at the Emporio Armani One Night Only Fashion show at Earls Court as part of the London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on September 21, 2006, in London. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2007: Singer Natalie Imbruglia attends the launch of the David Jones clearance sale at the Elizabeth Street store on December 26, 2007, in Sydney. (Mike Flokis/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2008: Natalie Imbruglia attends the landmark Grand Opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah on November 20, 2008, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Dave Hogan/Getty Images for Atlantis, The Palm)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2009: Singer Natalie Imbruglia performs onstage for the Arthurs Day Guinness 250th Anniversary Celebration held at the Academy on September 24, 2009, in Dublin, Ireland. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Guinness)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2010: Natalie Imbruglia attends the "Robin Hood" Premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2010, in Cannes, France. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2011: Singer/actress Natalie Imbruglia arrives at the 16th annual GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2012: Singer Natalie Imbruglia arrives at Australians In Film Awards & Benefit Dinner at InterContinental Hotel on June 27, 2012, in Century City, California. (Toby Canham/Getty Images for AIF)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2013: Actor Russell Crowe and singer/actress Natalie Imbruglia attend the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts' second AACTA International Awards at Soho House on January 26, 2013, in West Hollywood, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AIF)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2014: Natalie Imbruglia attends the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at London Palladium on November 30, 2014, in London. (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2015: Natalie Imbruglia attends the Royal Film Performance of "Spectre" at Royal Albert Hall on October 26, 2015, in London. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2017: Natalie Imbruglia poses at the Sensis Marquee on Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 4, 2017, in Melbourne, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2018: Natalie Imbruglia attends the Fashioned From Nature VIP preview at the V&A on April 18, 2018, in London. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2019: Natalie Imbruglia attends the George Michael Collection VIP Reception at Christies on March 12, 2019, in London. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2021: Natalie Imbruglia attends the British LGBT Awards 2021 at the Brewery on August 27, 2021, in London. (Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Photos: Natalie Imbruglia through the years 2022: Natalie Imbruglia attends The Ivor Novello Awards 2022 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2022, in London. (Luke Walker/Getty Images)