John Travolta

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.

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.

The Grease star struggled with his emotions during a poignant moment at the Academy Awards.

In his tribute, Travolta added, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.” [Travolta](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity) was still clearly grieving the loss of Newton-John, who died on August 8, 2022. [Olivia Newton-John](https://7news.com.au/sunrise/olivia-newton-johns-family-makes-major-announcement-in-exclusive-tv-interview--c-9901208).

Every year the excitement of the Oscars broadcast takes a poignant pause to reflect on the lives that have sadly been lost. Undoubtedly one of the biggest ...

Undoubtedly one of the biggest departures from the entertainment world was saying goodbye to our beloved, Olivia Newton-John who died in 2022 after a decades-long battle with breast cancer. “Each of them left an individual and indelible mark that shared and informed us, they’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends, who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to,” he said, holding back tears. [#Oscars]: “They’ve made us smile, and became dear friends who we will always remain hopelessly devoted to.” [https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID] [pic.twitter.com/67NZN8e11d]

There has been an emotional moment during this year's Academy Awards, with screen legend John Travolta breaking down in tears.

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 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."

John Travolta paid a heartfelt tribute to his late Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John upon introducing the In Memoriam segment.

“In this industry, we have the rare luxury of getting to do what we love for a living. Through the immeasurable contributions each of them left an individual and indubitable mark that shared and informed us.” “I love you so much. [died](https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/people-entertainment/2022/08/09/olivia-newton-john-dies/) in August after a long battle with breast cancer, aged 73. “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. [died in 2022 after a long battle with cancer](https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/people-entertainment/2022/08/09/olivia-newton-john-dies/).

John Travolta paid tribute to his 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-John during this year's Oscars in Los Angeles.

[Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://www.nme.com/features/daniels-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-interview-3362635) led the winners at this year’s Oscars, picking up seven awards including Best Picture and Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh. “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Shortly after her death Travolta paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Since tonight is a celebration of the work and accomplishments in our community over this past year, it’s only fitting then that we celebrate those we’ve lost.” “And sometimes getting to do it with people we come to love.

John Travolta choked up as he remembered the "dear friends" Hollywood has lost over the last year, including his late co-stars Olivia Newton-John and ...