It’s been over a year since the Grease star died in August 2022. Breast cancer was reported as the cause of death.
On Tuesday (29 August), Richard, 82, has announced he’s celebrating 65 years in the music industry with his newest album Cliff with Strings – My Kinda Life, which is expected to be released on 3 November.
“It is really an emotional journey to listen back to some of my original vocals and hear just how young I was and how my style changed over the years,” the “Summer Holiday” singer said.
“These tracks mean a lot to me and they are so refreshed with the orchestral arrangements,” Richard added. “The most emotional track on the album for me is ‘Suddenly’ with my dear friend Olivia Newton-John.” (Independent)
In a series of video tributes aired at Hamer Hall in Melbourne, the likes of Mariah Carey, Elton John, Pink and Dolly Parton shared their memories of the singer, who lost her battle with cancer in August.
During the state memorial ceremony, Sir Elton John said her “bravery and optimism” would stay with him forever (via the Guardian).
English musician Elton John, 75, described Olivia, as 'someone who I always looked forward to seeing'.
'She was such a wonderful force of nature but she was funny, she was kind, she was warm and she was talented and every time we got together we laughed and laughed and laughed,' he said.
'Throughout her career I watched her grow and grow and grow to be the artist she became. I was able to participate in television shows and go to the Grease party in New York City at Studio 54, which was a hoot and we always had the best time.'
He went on: 'The ONJ Centre in Melbourne is a testament to what she did for so many millions of people. She fought her disease with the most incredible courage and a bravery which stays with me forever.