Olivia Newton-John Was ‘Very Close’ to a Romance With ‘Grease’ Costar John Travolta, New Book Claims
- Biographer Matthew Hild's new book, 'A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John,' releases Thursday, May 14, 2026, revisiting the late singer's personal mysteries including her ex-boyfriend Patrick McDermott's 2005 disappearance.
- Newton-John believed McDermott was either "killed" or "drowned" when he vanished off the California coast 21 years ago, publicly rejecting rumors he "staged his disappearance" and fled to Mexico.
- Following the disappearance, the Coast Guard concluded McDermott was likely "lost at sea" after investigations ended in 2008. Newton-John also hired security expert Gavin de Becker to search Mexico, though efforts yielded no results.
- New details reveal Newton-John nearly had a real-life romance with her 'Grease' co-star John Travolta, with the book claiming they shared "juicy" chemistry long after the 1978 film.
- Newton-John passed away at age 73 in August 2022 following a 30-year battle with breast cancer. She had married businessman John Easterling in 2008, finding stability amid the McDermott mystery.
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Where Is Olivia Newton-John’s Husband Now? Inside John Easterling's Life 4 Years After Her Death
In 2024, John Easterling listed the California ranch he shared with the late 'Grease' starOlivia Newton-John and John Easterling attend The 30th anniversary of the Promise on October 16, 2010 in Washington, DC.Credit: Paul Morigi/WireImageNEED TO KNOWOlivia Newton-John and John Easterling were married from 2008 until her death in 2022The couple met through a friend in the '90s, but didn't start dating until 15 years laterIn 2020, Newton-John and…
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