Posted on 08/08/2022 12:29:34 PM PDT by Borges
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. - via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John
"Magic" was my favorite song of hers, from 1980. The Xanadu Soundtrack. Movie not so good but the music excellent.
Damn. So sad. Quite a fighter. John travolta loses another person in his life. Prayers to his family and friends.
Olivia Newton-John a true shining light RIP.
Thanks Olivia for everything.
Wow! I didn’t expect to read this today. Prayers for family and friends.
I just went through a good listen to all her albums.
Growing up in the 70s she was my first celebrity crush. Many summer days spent watching Grease and Xanadu.
Rest in peace.
Perfectly healthy until she got the covid vax /s
Two Australian icons in the last few days, Judith Durham and now Olivia.
My wife thought of Travolta and how it will hit him...
Are we sure it’s not a hoax?
A fine singer...
Far too young to go...
R.I.P.
I am sorry to hear this. I very much liked her and her music.
Damn she was one amazing actress, one of a kind..RIP
So sad. Met her once at her old house in Jupiter Inlet Colony re a backyard project. Turns out another contractor later committed suicide on her back patio, and she never returned to the property. Tragedy seemed to follow her. As for meeting her - everything you would hope for and more.
Bummer. Pretty lady, lovely voice.
And I actually kind of liked the Xanadu movie, the one time I watched it.
I’ll have to play a few of her tunes this evening in remembrance.
Judith Durham died? Another piece of my life gone.
Ugh that’s a bad one. RIP Olivia.
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