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Ever since then, Newton-John and Parton have remained friends. According to a press release shared this week, ahead of the duet's release, prior to her death, Newton-John said Parton was \"always there for me.\"

\"What she did for me early on in my career in Nashville is something I will never forget,\" she added.

Parton shared her own memories of Newton-John in the same press release.

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PHOTO: Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton John in photo for "Jolene" duet.
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\"I loved every moment that I ever got to spend with her,\" Parton said. \"I've always been inspired by her grit, tenderness, willingness and determination.\"

The \"9 to 5\" singer said that her last memory with Newton-John was when they recorded \"Jolene.\"

\"I cannot wait to hear that album and Olivia may you rest in peace,\" she said. \"You left a spot that [no] one else will ever fill.\"

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PHOTO: CD cover art for Olivia Newton John's upcoming "Just The Two of Us" duets album.
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Newton-John died of breast cancer in August 2022 at the age of 73.

The actress and singer was diagnosed with the disease in the '90s and was in remission for more than 20 years before it returned in 2013. She revealed in 2018 that the disease had returned yet again and metastasized to her spine.

Along with her duet with Parton, \"Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection\" will feature duets with Mariah Carey, Michael McDonald, John Travolta, Barry Gibb, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Secada, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi and more.

The album will be released on May 5, 2023.

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