Olivia Newton-niece John discusses their tearful farewell

Tottie Goldsmith spoke on her Aunt's demise

She spoke to her Aunt just before her passing on Monday during an interview with Australia's 9 Now news, adding, "I couldn't get to America in time and I wanted to say goodbye, so I asked him [Newton-husband John's John Easterling] if he could hold the phone up to her ear, but he got me on Facetime so I managed to see her."

Cancer took her

Goldsmith claimed that she "told her all the things I needed to say" and mentioned that the family was not shocked by Newton-passing. She was killed by more than just cancer, according to Goldsmith. "Being in a hospital and having a weak immune system were additional concerns. She developed further infections. In the previous five or six days, she really deteriorated."

She's done more in her life than she thought

Newton-John said to Goldsmith a few years ago, "I'm not frightened; I've done more in my life than I could have ever imagined," showing that she did not fear dying, according to Goldsmith. "Genuinely, deeply enthusiastic about what she could give back to this earth, and she did," Goldsmith recalled her Aunt.

Newton-John will be laid to rest in a state-sponsored funeral, as approved by her family. Goldsmith said of the upcoming funeral, "I think Australia needs it."