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.

JOHN Travolta has gotten choked up while remembering Olivia Newton-John ahead of the Oscars' in memoriam segment.The Grease actress died in August 202.

"In the first scene we had together, it was like coming together on the first day of school." "She was nervous!" [John](https://www.the-sun.com/who/john-travolta/), 69, stepped on stage to introduce the 2023 Academy Awards' in memoriam segment, remembering all the stars we lost in the year leading up to the show. she added, referencing a fan favorite song from Grease. [spoke out about losing her](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5961365/olivia-newton-johns-costar-didi-conn-holds-back-tears/) in the days after she passed. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/08/olivia-newton-john-dead-dies/): "After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer." [Grease](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5973674/olivia-newton-john-turned-down-grease/) actress [died in August 2022](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5956802/olivia-newton-john-cause-of-death-live/) after a battle with breast cancer. [died in August 2022](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5956768/singer-olivia-newton-john-dead/) after a battle with cancer. [California](http://the-sun.com/where/california/), her [husband, John Easterling](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3829773/is-olivia-newton-john-married/), confirmed. [Grease](https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/2262076/grease-cast-stockard-channing-movie-characters-now/), the vibrant British-Australian was no stranger to the limelight, having had a successful music career and held five number one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1970s. [cancer](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/cancer/). [Olivia](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5956779/who-olivia-newton-john-grease-physical/) has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.

John Travolta choked back tears as he gave a subtle nod to late Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John during the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles ...

[Lenny Kravitz](https://www.eonline.com/news/lenny_kravitz), comes seven months after Newton-John's death. for a full recap of the biggest Oscars moments.](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars) [2023 Oscars](https://eonline.com/news/oscars) on March 10. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!" after the 2023 Academy Awards telecast on ABC. "They made us smile and became dear friends who we will always remain hoplessly devoted to."