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Olivia Newton-John’s publicist has admitted it was ‘disappointing’ that the actress was snubbed from the In Memoriam section of the 2022 Emmy Awards.
The Grease star’s rep spoke out after fans shared their outrage that Olivia was left out of the annual tribute, following her death last month aged 73.
Olivia’s exclusion sparked fury from fans who claimed she made a string of guest appearances on US shows and starred in a number of festive TV movies, including 1990 favorite A Mom For Christmas.
Sad: Olivia Newton-John’s publicist has admitted it was “disappointing” she was snubbed from the In Memoriam section at the 2022 Emmy Awards (the actress is pictured in 2019)
While Olivia’s publicist confirmed that the family is still grieving her loss and does not wish to comment, he was personally ‘very disappointed’ by the snub, noting her extensive history with Hollywood.
Before her death, Olivia had an extensive TV track record with guest appearances on American Idol, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Murphy Brown, Glee and Dancing With The Stars.
She also appeared in TV movies including A Mom For Christmas and live specials including A Special Olivia Newton-John and Olivia Physical.
Outraged: The Grease star’s rep spoke out after fans shared their outrage that Olivia was left out of the annual tribute despite appearing in a number of TV specials (pictured in 1976)
What? Olivia’s snub from the Emmy Awards’ annual In Memoriam segment sparked outrage among her fans
Olivia’s snub from the Emmy Awards’ annual In Memoriam segment sparked outrage from her fans.
Celebrities who made the cut included actors Betty White, Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier and James Caan.
Reacting to the rejection, one fan tweeted: ‘How to forget Olivia Newton John? How dare you. She is and always will be an icon. And you forgot her?’
Is Olivia Newton-John not included? Explain yourselves #Emmys,” another tweeted, while another added: “Ok watching the Emmys and they just honored many who have passed, where was Olivia Newton-John?”
Although Olivia was not mentioned during the live tribute, her name appears on The Emmys’ online in memoriam page.
Reacting to the rejection, one fan tweeted: ‘How to forget Olivia Newton John? How dare you. She is and always will be an icon. And you forgot her?’
Is Olivia Newton-John not included? Explain yourselves #Emmys,” another tweeted, while another added: “Ok watching the Emmys and they just honored many who have passed, where was Olivia Newton-John?
Olivia starred in many popular television shows during her long career, including Sordid Lives: The Series, Bette, Murphy Brown and Ned and Stacey.
Olivia passed away peacefully at her home in Southern California on August 8, surrounded by family and friends.
It came after a courageous and extraordinarily public decades-long battle with cancer, during which she was diagnosed three times in 1992, 2013 and for the last time in 2017.
RIP: Olivia passed away peacefully at her home in Southern California on August 8, surrounded by family and friends. (she is pictured in April 2022)
An outpouring of public mourning followed her death, and Australia’s Victorian Prime Minister Dan Andrews offered her family a state funeral, which they accepted.
Her husband John Easterling revealed the Grease star’s last wish before her death.
He said Olivia and her family asked for donations to her charity, the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, in her memory in lieu of flowers.
Just days before her death, Olivia posted this heartwarming photo on Instagram with her husband John Easterling
Icon: Olivia was best known for her role in the 1978 smash hit musical Grease (pictured in the film with co-star John Travolta)
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