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Cast members of Grease The Musical in the West End have dedicated their entire run to the memory of Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.

In joint statement following Tuesday night’s West End performance of the show, they said it was a “huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night” and that they had all be inspired by her work.

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00:11Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure you have all heard the incredibly sad news that Olivia Newton-John
00:17passed away yesterday evening. She of course played Sandy in the film and she is an icon
00:23who has inspired countless young performers across the world, especially all of us in this company.
00:30It is a huge honour to follow in Olivia's footsteps each night and to perform those songs that she
00:35made world famous for millions of fans who continue to celebrate her incredible talent.
00:41We are dedicating our run of briefs to Olivia's memory and all that she stood for and tonight
00:48we're doing a collection as you leave the theatre for Breast Cancer Support, a charity that focused
00:54on preventing and attacking the disease and that Olivia did so much to raise awareness
00:59for throughout her life. Thank you.
01:07Thank you!
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