In a heartfelt interview with Koda Kotb, Chloe Lattanzi, daughter of the late Olivia Newton-John, opened up about her mother’s final moments before she passed away in August 2022. Lattanzi shared her mother’s last words and expressed how Newton-John maintained her sense of humor until she lost the ability to speak.

According to Lattanzi, her mother could only manage to say one phrase to her, “My sunshine.” She also revealed that Newton-John was cracking jokes shortly before losing her capacity to talk. Despite the pain of losing her mother, Lattanzi expressed deep gratitude for the support she received from her mother’s devoted fan base.

“I adore my mom more than anything,” Lattanzi said, her voice choked with emotion. “She’s not Olivia Newton-John to me, she’s my mama. But I’m grateful that she meant so much to many other people.”

Lattanzi described the outpouring of love and support from fans as a “life raft,” providing her comfort during her darkest moments. She expressed her sincere appreciation to everyone who reached out and shared their hearts and connections.

On the same day as the interview, the public was treated to Olivia Newton-John’s rendition of “Jolene.” The song, a duet with Dolly Parton, was one of the last recordings Newton-John made before her passing.

Joining Lattanzi during the interview was Olivia’s husband, John Easterling. He shared that he continues to speak to his late wife and reflects on their 15 remarkable years together. Easterling considers Olivia to be his soulmate.

Since her passing, Newton-John’s family, friends, and co-stars, including Stockard Channing, who played Rizzo opposite her in “Grease,” have expressed their sorrow at her loss.

Channing described Olivia as the epitome of summer – someone who radiated sunniness, warmth, and grace. “I will miss her terribly,” Channing shared in an exclusive statement with People.

Didi Conn, who portrayed Frenchy alongside Channing, also shared her thoughts on Olivia’s final days. She revealed that Olivia couldn’t walk during that time and required full-time care. Conn expressed admiration for Olivia’s husband and daughter, John and Chloe, for their unwavering dedication.

Conn recounted her last exchange of messages with Olivia, where she expressed how Olivia would always hold a special place in her heart. Olivia reciprocated the sentiment, saying, “And you are in mine.” That was their final message exchanged on July 5th. Conn emphasized how deeply personal Olivia’s passing is to her and many others because of Olivia’s immense capacity for caring.

Even John Travolta, Olivia’s co-star in “Grease,” shared a heartfelt message upon her passing. He acknowledged the profound impact Olivia had on his life and expressed his love and admiration for her. Travolta captioned a photo of Newton-John with the words, “Your Danny, your John.”

The memories and legacy of Olivia Newton-John continue to touch the hearts of many. Her remarkable spirit and immense talent will be forever cherished by her loved ones and fans around the world.