I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here alum Tottie Goldsmith has revealed how she said goodbye to the late Olivia Newton-John.

In an interview with A Current Affair, the singer broke down as she spoke about her final call with her aunt, who died peacefully at the age of 73 on August 9.

During the emotional chat, Tottie, 59, said that the much-loved star had deteriorated in recent days after fighting breast cancer for three decades.

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I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here alum Tottie Goldsmith has revealed how she said goodbye to the late Olivia Newton John. Source: Getty Images.

According to the performer, Olivia was “really skinny and unwell” in the lead-up to her death.

“It’s not a shock. We’ve known how sick she’s been, especially in the last five days,” Tottie told ACA host Tracy Grimshaw.

“I couldn’t get to America in time, and I wanted to say goodbye, so I asked [her husband John Easterling] if he could hold the phone up to her ear… But he got me on FaceTime, so I managed to see her.”

“I told her all the things I needed to say,” she added. “She was leaving us… but I feel like she got it.” 

Tottie Goldsmith Spoke About Olivia Newton-John’s Decades-Long Cancer Battle

The beloved Grease star was a fierce advocate for breast cancer, having first been diagnosed in 1992. However, she lived her life with optimism and joy.

During the interview, Tottie — whom her aunt affectionately called “Plonker” — admitted that Olivia was not afraid of dying.

“There was one day at the Olivia Newtown John Centre, and she was really skinny and unwell, and I said to her, ‘Are you afraid of dying’, and she said, ‘Plonker, I’m not afraid. I’ve done more in my life than I could have ever imagined.'”

“She’s struggled with a lot of pain and it’s been a tough road,” Tottie said.

The beloved Grease star was a fierce advocate for breast cancer, having first been diagnosed in 1992, and lived her life with optimism and joy. Source: Instagram.

“It wasn’t just the cancer that got her. It was other complications and being in a hospital with a very susceptible immune system.”

Tottie then revealed that the family would accept Victorian premier Daniel Andrews‘ offer of a state funeral to celebrate her life and incredible legacy.

As for Olivia’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi: “She loved that girl so much. Chloe’s doing it really tough, but she’s been amazing.”

Tottie Goldsmith’s Heartfelt Tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Taking to her Instagram after the news broke, Tottie — who appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here in 2022 shared a reel of photographs and thanked Olivia for her “constant encouragement and positivity”.

“Thank you Livvy, thank you for your deep heart, your playfulness, your constant encouragement and positivity. You were more than an auntie to us and you were a gift to this world. I will miss you forever 🤍🕊 love and light, [sic]” she penned.

Vale Olivia Newton John.

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