Goodbye from Danny to Sandy: John Travolta and the cast of ‘Grease’ say goodbye to Olivia Newton-John

Cast members from the 1978 musical film Grease are mourning the loss of co-star Olivia Newton-John, who died at the age of 73 on Monday. Following the announcement of Newton-John’s death, tributes to the superstar from movies like ‘Xanadu’ poured in via social media and press releases.

If there is one that has been emotional and has made us feel even more sorry, it is Danny Zuko’s message to his Sandy: John Travolta was one of the first to remember the actress by sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram along with a photo of her.

“My dearest Olivia, you made our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you in the future and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny , you John!”

Stockard Channing, who played Rizzo, also remembered his co-star on Monday, telling PEOPLE in a statement: “I don’t know if I’ve ever met a more charming human being. Olivia was the essence of summer: her sunshine, her warmth and her grace are what always come to mind when I think of her. I will miss her very much“.

Dinah Manoff, who played Marty in the film, also honored Newton-John in a statement to PEOPLE after his death. “As many will tell you, Olivia Newton-John was one of the kindest, most generous souls to ever grace the earth, and I was one lucky Pink Lady to have spent time with her on the set of ‘Grease.’Manoff said.She brought light and laughter wherever she went. My deepest condolences to her family and friends during a time of great loss.“.

That same energy and words of affection were also shared by more colleagues. Barry Pearl, who was Doody, shared with the medium E! News that “Liv” always signed her emails with ‘Love and light, Olivia.’ Pearl recalled that he wrote to her last week to say: “YOU, Liv, ARE the ‘love and light’“. Now, looking back on his legacy, Barry noted: “And just… that’s exactly who she is now… more than ever.“.

Michael Tucci, in charge of interpreting Sonny, commented to that same medium that Olivia “was very special”: “She was a treasure to me and my family,” he shared. “She was so incredibly sweet and kind to everyone she encountered. I feel sorry for her family and for John (Travolta)“.

Lorenzo Lamas, who played Rydell’s soccer team captain Tom Chisum, also paid tribute to the star, saying he was gone “too soon.” “My heart is sadLorenzo shared in a statement.Olivia was such a special human being. An inspiration to millions of people who were fighting this terrible disease with courage and grace“.

Others celebrities and movie stars have also wanted to say goodbye to the actress. Singer Kilie Minogue shared a photo with Newton-John on Twitter, saying that “he was an inspiration to her in many wayssaid the Australian.

Hugh Jackman, also an Australian like Newton-John, shared a photo with her on his Instagram. The actor showed her pain at the loss of the actress and commented that it was her first platonic love.

Antonio Banderas also wanted to pay tribute to the actress and singer: