The Project’s Peter Helliar has revealed Olivia Newton-John‘s famed performance of Hopelessly Devoted to You was recorded after Grease was filmed.
The British-Australian singer and actress, who died Tuesday aged 73, was famed for her performance as Sandy in the 1978 classic musical.
Speaking on Channel 10’s The Project, Peter revealed the show-stopping ballad wasn’t intended to be included in the movie.
The Project’s Peter Helliar (pictured) has revealed Olivia Newton-John’s famed performance of Hopelessly Devoted to You was recorded after Grease was filmed
‘Hopelessly Devoted to you wasn’t supposed to be in the film,’ he said.
‘It was recorded after and it was her stand out moment from the film – apart from the bad Sandy moment at the end.
‘That was filmed and written after the film was made. She had it in her contract that there was a song for her.
‘The only Oscar nomination the film got was for that song,’ Pete continued.
The British-Australian singer and actress, who died Tuesday aged 73, was famed for her performance as Sandy in the 1978 classic musical.
The singer last performed the song in 2019 when she reunited with her Grease co-star John Travolta for an event celebrating the hit musical in Florida.
Sporting their famed Grease costumes for the first time since the film’s release, Olivia took to the microphone for a special moment on stage with John.
Olivia chose to sing a segment of the movie’s ballad Hopelessly Devoted To You.
The singer last performed the song in 2019 when she reunited with her Grease co-star John Travolta for an event celebrating the hit musical in Florida
Sporting their famed Grease costumes for the first time since the film’s release, Olivia took to the microphone for a special moment on stage with John
At first appearing hesitant as she held the microphone to her mouth, she told the crowd: ‘I have to preface this with I haven’t sung in a year, so will you help me?’
Fans could be heard saying ‘aww’, before cheering and saying ‘yes’ to encourage the brave superstar.
Olivia’s husband John Easterling announced the tragic news that his wife had lost her battle.
‘Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,’ he said in a statement.
Olivia told the crowd: ‘I have to preface this with I haven’t sung in a year, so will you help me?’ Pictured: Olivia singing Hopelessly Devoted To You in Grease
‘We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
‘Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
‘Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.’
Just days before her death, Olivia Newton-John posted a heartwarming photo to Instagram with her husband John Easterling
Newton-John’s husband announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday. She was 73
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