‘Trailblazer’ Olivia Newton-John’s Final Farewell

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Olivia Newton-John attends 2018 G'Day USA Los Angeles Black Tie Gala at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on January 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

There was laughter and tears as thousands gathered to remember the life of Olivia Newton-John.

Sunday’s state memorial service at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall came six months after the acclaimed performer and activist died aged 73.