“Vast ocean of love": Olivia's husband releases new message
John Easterling has honoured his “courageous” late wife Olivia Newton-John in a moving post on her official Instagram, along with a sweet throwback photo of the couple.
Easterling, who broke the news of her sudden passing on August 8, remembered his wife of 14 years and the love they shared.
“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” Easterling began.
“Every day we expressed our gratitude for this love that could be so deep, so real, so natural. We never had to ‘work’ on it. We were in awe of this great mystery and accepted the experience of our love as past, present and forever.”
The 70-year-old called his wife a “healer”, honouring her courage, kindness and her dedication to cancer awareness and research through the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.
“At Olivia’s deepest essence she was a healer using her mediums of song, of words, of touch,” he continued.
“She was the most courageous woman I’ve ever known. Her bandwidth for genuinely caring for people, for nature and all creatures almost eclipses what is humanely possible. It is only the grace of God that has allowed me to share the depth and passion of her being for so long.
“In her most difficult times, she always had the spirit, the humor, and the will power [sic] to move things into the light.”
Easterling ended his post by thanking fans for their messages of love and support following Newton-John’s death, and that her love has even helped him navigate his grief.
“Even now as her soul soars, the pain and holes in my heart are healed with the joy of her love and the light that shines forward,” Easterling wrote.
“Our family deeply appreciates the vast ocean of love and support that has come our way.
“Onward Ho.”
Comments of support flooded in from friends and family praising Easterlings words, with Tottie Goldsmith, Newton-John’s niece, commenting that the pair were “true soulmates”.
“So beautifully said,” Jane Seymour commented. “She loved and adored you with every fibre of her soul and we could all dream of having that love and support in our lives. God bless you all.”
“I am so grateful to have experienced her talent, sweetness and genuine respect,” country singer Stella Parton shared. “Thank you for being the truly wonderful soul mate to travel with her on this earth. May your life always be so much richer for sharing in her light and love.”
“Dear John, what a beautiful tribute to your darling wife,” one fan said. “Our hearts are with you every step of the way.”
“Such beautiful words for a lovely lady. To find a love so wonderful is a true gift,” another added.
Image: @therealonj (Instagram)