John Travolta

John Travolta presented the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Oscars, and at a reference to Olivia Newton-John, he teared up.

… If I go to see her in her show, we go backstage and hang out, and I watch the show and all that. [She and Travolta remained friends](https://www.glamour.com/story/john-travolta-olivia-newton-john-reunited-grease-costumes) for the rest of their lives after meeting on the set of Grease in 1978. “They've touched our hearts, they've made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” The phrase “hopelessly devoted,” in case you haven't seen the film in a while, is a reference to a ballad sung by Newton-John in Grease, which costarred she and Travolta as love-lorn teens.

Ray Liotta, Raquel Welch, Angela Lansbury, James Caan and more were among the late actors honored in the Oscars 2023 In Memoriam segment.

[died suddenly in May at 67](https://people.com/movies/ray-liotta-dead-at-age-67/). [The Oscars](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) are airing live on ABC on Sunday, March 12, at 8 p.m. His [daughter Karsen, 24, said during](https://people.com/movies/ray-liottas-daughter-pays-tribute-to-her-father-at-walk-of-fame-ceremony-i-lucked-out/) his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony last month, "I couldn't be more proud of him. [Charlbi Dean](https://people.com/movies/charlbi-deans-cause-of-death-confirmed-by-coroner-after-her-sudden-death-at-32/), who had a lead role in Triangle of Sadness, a film nominated for three Oscars this year, including Best Picture. [recently told The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/triangle-of-sadness-producer-oscar-nominations-charlbi-dean-1235338244/) about working with the South African model/actress, saying, "She was just one of those people who made everyone feel great always. See the full segment [here](https://aframe.oscars.org/news/post/95th-oscars-in-memoriam-watch). She was one of a kind." She was always ready for the next one, a professional. "In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love," Travolta, 69, said. "Since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community and this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we've lost who've dedicated their lives to their craft, both in front of and behind the camera. Your Danny, your John!" [Lenny Kravitz](https://people.com/tag/lenny-kravitz/) performed the song "Calling All Angels" during the In Memoriam segment, which honored late stars such as [Ray Liotta](https://people.com/tag/ray-liotta/), [Angela Lansbury](https://people.com/tag/angela-lansbury/), [James Caan](https://people.com/tag/james-caan/), [Raquel Welch](https://people.com/tag/raquel-welch/), Kirstie Alley, Robbie Coltrane, Louise Fletcher, [Burt Bacharach](https://people.com/music/burt-bacharach-dead-age-94/) and more.

The 2023 Academy Awards took a moment to pay tribute to the people in the film industry that have died in the past year. Before the emotional in memoriam ...

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telugu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” [Travolta's late friend, actor Kirstie Alley](https://www.today.com/popculture/news/john-travolta-pays-tribute-late-kirstie-alley-rcna60256), was also remembered in the segment. The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). The actor then introduced Lenny Kravitz, who performed his 2004 song "Calling All Angels" on a piano.

The heartfelt tribute paid respects to late Hollywood titans including Ray Liotta, James Caan, Raquel Welch and many others.

In the meantime, stay tuned to [ETonline.com](https://www.etonline.com/) for complete [Oscars coverage](https://www.etonline.com/awards/oscars) and the [full list of winners](https://www.etonline.com/2023-oscars-the-complete-winners-list-197956/). "In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living, and sometimes getting to do it with people that we come to love," shared Travolta. 8, 2023, at the age of 94 -- as well as Oscar-winning singer Irene Cara, who died on Nov. Oscar winners Louise Fletcher was also honored, as were Oscar-nominated screen legends Angela Lansbury and James Caan. 25, 2022, and beloved electronic composer Vangelis, who died at age 79 on May 17, 2022. "Through their immeasurable contributions, each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us.

2022 was a tough year for John Travolta. Despite that, the actor volunteered to introduce the 2023 Oscar In Memoriam Tribute honoring his late costars ...

Musician Lenny Kravitz did the rest performing his track Calling All Angels. Even quoting Hopelessly Devoted To You, Newton John's 1978 track from the Grease soundtrack. "Since tonight is a night celebrating our accomplishments of the past year, it is only fitting we celebrate those we have lost", Travolta continued.

The Oscars In Memoriam segment did not mention Robert Blake, and remembered Anne Heche and Charlbi Dean on its website.

He was not listed either onscreen or on the Oscars website. She was ultimately listed on the Oscars website. The final slide was reserved for Walter Mirisch, a producer and former Academy president.

John Travolta was visibly emotional as he introduced the in memoriam segment at this year's Academy Awards ceremony. Among those being recognised in the ...

[full list of this year’s winners, click here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-winners-best-picture-b2299277.html). [cut their speech short to lead the auditorium in a rendition of “Happy Birthday”](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-irish-goodbye-speech-happy-birthday-b2299363.html). [emotional speech after winning Best Supporting Actor](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-best-actor-ke-huy-quan-b2299293.html) early in the night, while Jamie Lee Curtis’s surprise win [drew the ire of some Oscars viewers](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-angela-bassett-jamie-lee-curtis-b2299366.html). Introducing the late celebrities being celebrated, Travolta said: “Each of them left an indelible mark that shared and informed us. [updates from the Oscars ceremony at The Independent’s live blog here.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/

John Travolta got emotional at the 2023 Oscars while introducing the 'In Memoriam' segment, which honored the late Olivia Newton-John — watch.

If I go to see her in her show, we go backstage and hang out, and I watch the show and all that. “Well, we’ve always been friends,” she said of her bond with the New Jersey native. “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In August 2019, the Face Off actor opened up about his special bond with the Golden Globe winner. The “Let’s Get Physical” singer passed away at the age of 73 in August 2022 after a long battle with breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.” “And since tonight is a celebration of the work and the accomplishments of our community in this past year, it is only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost who dedicated their lives to their craft both in front of and behind the camera. I love you so much,” Travolta wrote via Instagram in August 2022 alongside a photo of the Xanadu star. Newton-John was the first face to grace the screen. Through the immeasurable contributions each of them left an individual and indubitable mark that shared and informed us.” And sometimes, getting to do it with people that we’ve come to love,” Travolta, 69, said during the Sunday, March 12, event

John Travolta got emotional as he paid tribute to his friend Olivia Newton-John, while presenting the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars on Sunday.

Born in England to an MI5 agent father, Newton-John and her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, when she was six. We all have something we need to go through in life. 'Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. The actress died peacefully at her home in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends. 'My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

John Travolta introduced the Oscars In Memoriam segment, tearing up while remembering his “Grease” co-star Olivia Newton-John. “They've made us smile, ...

John Travolta gets emotional referencing his Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John while introducing the Oscars 2023 In Memoriam segment featuring Lenny ...

[Watch Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta dance one last time in adorable final interview](https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/olivia-newton-john/john-travolta-last-interview-dance-video/) [Did Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta ever date? Grease stars revealed what really happened on set](https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/olivia-newton-john/john-travolta-relationship-dating-grease/) [Listen to the Smooth Love Songs Live Playlist on Global Player](https://www.globalplayer.com/playlists/2SWje/) Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! [John Travolta](https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/olivia-newton-john/john-travolta-reunion-grease-duet-video/) gave an emotional introduction to the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Academy Awards last night, as he referenced his former Grease co-star [Olivia Newton-John](https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/olivia-newton-john/facts-age-daughter-husband/). "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. They've touched our hearts, made us smile and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to."