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Danny Zuko's (John Travolta) 'Greased Lightnin' T-Birds jacket, left, (est. $100,000 - 200,000) alongside Sandy Olsson's (Olivia Newton-John) screen-matched 'Frosty Palace Jukebox' dress (est. $30,000 - 60,000). Photo credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Travolta and Newton-John's Grease outfits for sale

Outfits worn by John Travolta and Dame Olivia Newton-John in the film Grease are among the items going on sale in a memorabilia auction.

Movies • 26 Feb

Susan Buckner attends Chiller Theatre Expo Spring 2018 at Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, New Jersey. Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images

Grease actress Susan Buckner dies age 72

Susan Buckner, best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical Grease, has died at the age of 72.

Music • 08 May 24

Chloe Lattanzi delivers a tribute to her mother during the Memorial Service for Olivia Newton-John at Hamer Hall on 26 February in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Daughter of Newton-John 'not okay' since mother's death

The daughter of Olivia Newton-John says she has "not been okay" since her mother's death last year.

Music • 22 Aug 23

Samantha Womack at Imperial College London Dr. Hemmel Amrania. Photo credits: Michelle George

Samantha Womack opens up about her cancer diagnosis

Samantha Womack said she would have delayed her own cancer treatment to strike with NHS doctors and nurses "fighting" for better pay because they "shouldn't be eating from food banks".

Television • 12 May 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Tonight sees Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything and I Can See Your Voice both make a return, there's an Olivia Newton-John night on BBC Two, and it's semi-final time on The Masked Dancer . . .

Television • 15 Oct 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's a Bob Marley night on BBC Two, Griff Rhys Jones takes off on a Canadian Adventure, Olivia Newton-John stars in Grease, and there's the fascinating story of Gary Numan Resurrection . . .

Television • 13 Aug 22

John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John, pictured in Beverly Hills, California in October 2019

Olivia Newton-John's husband offers tribute and thanks

Olivia Newton-John's husband has said their love for one another "transcends our understanding" in a heartfelt tribute to the late singer and actress.

Music • 11 Aug 22

Dolly Parton "so sad" to lose "special friend" Olivia

Dolly Parton has revealed she is "so sad" to have lost her "special friend" Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.

Music • 10 Aug 22

Womack reveals cancer battle in Newton-John tribute

EastEnders star Samantha Womack revealed she has breast cancer as she paid tribute to singer and actress Olivia Newton-John following her death at 73.

Television • 09 Aug 22

Kylie among many famous faces paying tribute to Olivia

Kylie Minogue, Jane Seymour, Peter Andre and Nancy Sinatra are among the many famous faces who have paid tribute to "beautiful and strong" Olivia Newton-John, following her death at the age of 73.

Olivia Newton John • 09 Aug 22

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in 2008

John Travolta among stars to pay tribute to Newton-John

John Travolta, Elton John, ABBA, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue and Jane Seymour are among the many famous faces who have paid tribute to "beautiful and strong" Olivia Newton-John.

Entertainment • 09 Aug 22

Singer and Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has confirmed.

Entertainment • 08 Aug 22

Olivia Newton-John told Ray D'Arcy - "I have a very positive attitude. I'm living with it. I'm doing great"

Olivia Newton-John in great form on Ray D'Arcy Show

Grease star Olivia Newton-John told Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio 1 on Tuesday that she is "great" and "doing really well" after battling cancer for a third time.

Entertainment • 23 Jul 19

Mumba on music comeback: I feel like I've a lot to say

It has just been revealed that Irish pop icon Samantha Mumba is taking on the role of Teen Angel in Grease the Musical at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this September - we caught up with her to talk about the musical, as well as her upcoming new music.

Music • 14 Jun 19

Oliva Newton-John and John Travolta in Grease

When Danny met Sandy: Grease prequel set for release

A prequel to hit 1978 musical Grease, which will tell the story of how Danny Zuko met Sandy Olsson, is in the works, according to reports.

Movies • 11 Apr 19

Olivia Newton-John: ''Nobody knew I was there, so I was undercover boss in the hospital - on purpose".

Newton-John went 'undercover' for cancer treatment

Olivia Newton-John wore a disguise when she was learning to walk again during her most recent battle with cancer to ensure the matter was kept private.

Movies • 12 Mar 19

Olivia Newton-John - "Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated, to quote a very famous quote"

Olivia Newton-John says she's 'doing great'

Singer Olivia Newton-John, who is battling cancer for the third time, has said she is "doing great", dismissing claims that her health had worsened in recent weeks.

Music • 03 Jan 19

Olivia Newton-John (pictured in Melbourne in September 2018) - Speculation about her condition has been dismissed by her representatives

Olivia Newton-John health claims dismissed

Representatives for singer Olivia Newton-John have dismissed reports about the state of her health as the 70-year-old battles cancer for the third time.

Music • 02 Jan 19

Olivia Newton-John opens up on cancer treatment

Olivia Newton-John diagnosed with cancer for third time

Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer for a third time.

Movies • 12 Sep 18

Olivia Newton-John in her new video - "I'm feeling great and so look forward to seeing you soon"

Newton-John 'feeling great' after cancer treatment

Grease star Olivia Newton-John has said she is "feeling great" after receiving further cancer treatment and has thanked people around the world for their support.

Olivia Newton John • 19 Aug 17

Olivia Newton-John plans to be back onstage later this year

Olivia Newton-John battling breast cancer again

Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John has postponed upcoming tour dates after revealing that she is battling breast cancer for a second time.

Olivia Newton John • 01 Jun 17

Olivia Newton John

Travolta and Newton-John's Grease outfits for sale

Grease actress Susan Buckner dies age 72

Daughter of Newton-John 'not okay' since mother's death

Samantha Womack opens up about her cancer diagnosis

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Olivia Newton-John's husband offers tribute and thanks

Dolly Parton "so sad" to lose "special friend" Olivia

Womack reveals cancer battle in Newton-John tribute

Kylie among many famous faces paying tribute to Olivia

John Travolta among stars to pay tribute to Newton-John

Singer and Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Olivia Newton-John in great form on Ray D'Arcy Show

Mumba on music comeback: I feel like I've a lot to say

When Danny met Sandy: Grease prequel set for release

Newton-John went 'undercover' for cancer treatment

Olivia Newton-John says she's 'doing great'

Olivia Newton-John health claims dismissed

Olivia Newton-John diagnosed with cancer for third time

Newton-John 'feeling great' after cancer treatment

Olivia Newton-John battling breast cancer again

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