Olivia Newton-John was devoted to helping others, especially her friends.
Melissa Etheridge helped honor the late star at American Music Awards 2022 on November 20th, but before she stepped onto the stage to introduce herself Pink‘S emotional performance of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” from GreaseThe singer-songwriter recalls how Olivia supported her through one of the most difficult times in her life.
“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer 18 years ago, she was the first person I got the phone call,” Melissa said separately. E! News‘ Francesca Amiker on the AMAs red carpet. “She immediately called me, reached out her hand, sister, you know. She was so thoughtful and sweet.”
Olivia passed away on the 8th of August after a decades-long battle with breast cancer. But according to Melissa, “Physics” The singer never let illness bring her down. “It’s so sad to lose her,” she added. “But god, she lived every moment. Every moment.”
The Grammy and Oscar winner recently wrapped up her Off-Broadway solo show My Window – A Journey Through Life Last month, an experience she told E! News It’s a far cry from performing at an awards ceremony.
