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General Hospital: Finola Hughes Mourns Friend Olivia Newton-John On Instagram

By Joanne Eglash


Finola Hughes General Hospital star Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) reacted with shock when she learned that her friend Olivia Newton-John had died. And Finola shared her heartbreak on Instagram. A sweet throwback photo accompanied Hughes’ memories.

Find out what the General Hospital star wrote. And learn how her fans responded. Plus: Discover who joined Finola in remembering Olivia Newton-John below! 

General Hospital Spoilers – Finola Hughes Honors Friend Olivia Newton-John

For fans, friends, and family of Olivia Newton-John, news of her death came as a shock. Olivia had always seemed so strong amid her repeated cancer struggles. And many, like General Hospital star Finola Hughes, turned to social media to mourn the loss.

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Posting on Instagram, Finola shared a photo of herself with Newton-John. And in the caption, Hughes shared her memories. “Loveliest, beautiful, sweet gifted woman. 🕊 #olivianewtonjohn #rip. 🤍 She was so gracious and kind,” wrote the General Hospital star.

And many of Finola’s Instagram followers joined her in mourning the loss of the beloved actress. For instance, Hughes’ General Hospital co-star Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain) posted a series of prayer emojis. And a fan wrote, “Absolutely heartbreaking news. I’ve loved her since I was a young girl. Saw her in concert in the mid-70’s. And then on the big screen in Grease a million times! She was the epitome of class, grace, strength, kindness & bravery. RIP, beautiful Olivia.”

Celebs Join Finola Hughes In Remembering Olivia Newton-John

In addition to Finola Hughes, celebrities flocked to social media to express love for Olivia Newton-John, reported Deadline. But the actress’ daughter ranked as the first to remember her mother. Chloe Lattanzi stayed by her mother throughout her wars with cancer. And when Olivia passed at the age of 73, Chloe shared a photo gallery. 

But Newton-John’s co-star and friend John Travolta posted one of the most moving tributes. “We will see you down the road,” promised John. “And we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” wrote Travolta.

And actress Mia Farrow joined those praising the Grease film star. Mia called Olivia “lovely, talented, brave.” And she added, “Everyone says she was wonderful. Always kind.” But while many praised Newton-John, Yvette Nicole Brown confessed her own heartbreak. And Yvette admitted, “That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn’t even BEGIN to cover it. I ADORED her.”

And actress Marlee Matlin recalled her own experience with Olivia. “I am SO saddened at the news of the passing of Olivia Newton John,” posted Marlee on Twitter. And the actress recalled feeling “so star struck when I met her at my first Hollywood gathering for Paramount. She was the sweetest and brightest light.” And Matlin recalled working together with Olivia. “I loved getting to know her on “It’s My Party.” RIP dear, sweet Olivia,” added Marlee.

Tell us what you think. What do you remember best about Olivia Newton-John? And after you share your views, check back on our site for more General Hospital news.

Joanne Eglash

    Since receiving my B.A. in English literature from UCLA, I have worked as a journalist for publications like the Hollywood Reporter and websites such as Yahoo. I specialize in writing about entertainment.

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