Posted on 08/08/2022 12:57:40 PM PDT by Enlightened1
(WGHP) — Olivia Newton-John died at 73 on Monday morning at her home in California, according to her husband.
Newton-John died of breast cancer after a 30-year battle with the disease, TMZ reports.
The singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and activist won four Grammys and had five No .1 hits and ten top-10 hits. She also had two No. 1 albums in the 1970s.
She is most well known for her role as Sandy Olsson in “Grease” and was passionate about the environment and animal rights.
Her husband released the following statement:
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.
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.
Wow, Grease seems like yesterday.
This is the second big female Aussie singer to die in as many days. Judith Durham died yesterday, and Olivia Newton-John today.
LOVED Grease and loved Olivia she was one hell of an actress and an even greater human being. God Bless her she will be missed
Dame?
What the hell does that mean?
British title.
It’s a British Commonwealth thing.
Its an honor given by the queen
Yeah, another effect of time flying as you get older.
almost 45 years ago. If she was 74 now, that means she was 30 at when the movie was made. She looked a LOT younger than 30.
Bestowed honor from the Queen. She was a British subject.
Frankie Valli is still going strong.
Omigosh. That’s so sad.
R.I.P., Olivia.
God bless her. My college celeb crush. RIP sweet Olivia
First Judith not her. Sad.
Dammit. She was an amazing singer.
It's nice to see you letting your sensitive self out.
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