After Newton-John’s death, Prime Minister Daniel Andrews said he would contact the family because he believes she deserves a state funeral. According to Goldsmith, the daughter of Newton-John’s sister, they have already spoken and plan to accept the offer. “Not just for the family, but I think Australia needs it. She is so loved,” she told the Australian TV show A Current Affair.
Newton-John was born in Cambridge, UK, but moved to Australia as a child. The Greaseactress passed away on Monday at the age of 73 after a years-long battle with breast cancer.