The horrifying story of how two dangerous stalkers obsessed with Olivia Newton-John forced her to flee to Australia

Olivia Newton-John had to face some really challenging times, especially involving her brush with Louisiana-based Michael Owen Perry, as well as Wisconsin-born Ralph Nau, a couple of deadly stalkers who were after her life
PUBLISHED FEB 16, 2019

Fans turning into fanatics is never a pleasant experience. Celebrities often grapple with the negative effects of fame when obsessive fans end up posing a threat to their lives. This was the case with singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. There was a period when, at the height of her fame, her life was marred Louisiana-based Michael Owen Perry, as well as Wisconsin-born Ralph Nau who became obsessed with killing her. They had become 'hopelessly devoted' to her. 

According to a documentary titled 'Hopelessly Devoted To You', which is based on the life and times of the Australian singer, it was revealed that the situation with Michael stalking the singer got so bad after a point that she had to flee her residence in California in order to keep herself safe. The documentary follows the life of the 'Grease' actress from her teenage days up to her philanthropic achievements in the field of healthcare and beyond. 

English-Australian singer, Olivia Newton-John, wearing a three-quarter length coat and boots, London, circa 1970. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
English-Australian singer, Olivia Newton-John, wearing a three-quarter length coat and boots, London, circa 1970. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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