Olivia Newton-John Passes Away at 73
Olivia Newton-John, star of the 1978 hit musical Grease, passed away at 73 today in her Southern California ranch, her family announced on social media.
While no official cause of death has been revealed, the actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and though she recovered from it, the cancer then recurred in 2013 and metastasized to her lower back. The family wrote:
Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org).Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.
Here is the official Facebook post:
John Travolta, Newton-John’s co-star in Grease, also posted the following message on Instagram, remembering the actress:
My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!
Your Danny, your John!
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Olivia Newton-John will be mostly remembered for her role as Sandy in the aforementioned movie, though she was also the singer behind hits like Physical and I Honestly Love You. May she rest in peace.
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