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Olivia Newton-John Dies At 73, Husband Says
WGHP Fox ^ | 08/08/22

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.



TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: 73; deadagain; dies; humblegunnerkaren; newtonjohn; olivia; olivianewtonjohn
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1 posted on 08/08/2022 12:57:40 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

Wow, Grease seems like yesterday.


2 posted on 08/08/2022 12:58:39 PM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Enlightened1

This is the second big female Aussie singer to die in as many days. Judith Durham died yesterday, and Olivia Newton-John today.


3 posted on 08/08/2022 12:58:57 PM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Enlightened1

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


4 posted on 08/08/2022 12:59:53 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Enlightened1
Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away

Dame?

What the hell does that mean?

5 posted on 08/08/2022 1:01:28 PM PDT by humblegunner (Ain't drownin', Just wavin'...)
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To: humblegunner

British title.


6 posted on 08/08/2022 1:03:01 PM PDT by NonValueAdded ("hold my phone; I'm from Alaska")
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To: Dr. Franklin

Judith Durham, “Georgy Girl”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsIbfYEizLk


7 posted on 08/08/2022 1:03:23 PM PDT by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: humblegunner

It’s a British Commonwealth thing.


8 posted on 08/08/2022 1:03:29 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: humblegunner

Its an honor given by the queen


9 posted on 08/08/2022 1:03:50 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: humblegunner

https://movieweb.com/dame-olivia-newton-john-sir-sam-mendes-knighthood/


10 posted on 08/08/2022 1:04:33 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: Magnum44
Wow, Grease seems like yesterday.

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.

11 posted on 08/08/2022 1:04:50 PM PDT by fwdude (Racism is not dead, but it is on life support - kept alive by politicians….” — Thomas Sowell)
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To: humblegunner

Bestowed honor from the Queen. She was a British subject.


12 posted on 08/08/2022 1:05:14 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Magnum44
Wow, Grease seems like yesterday.

Frankie Valli is still going strong.

13 posted on 08/08/2022 1:05:41 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Enlightened1

Omigosh. That’s so sad.

R.I.P., Olivia.


14 posted on 08/08/2022 1:06:20 PM PDT by Allegra
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To: Enlightened1

God bless her. My college celeb crush. RIP sweet Olivia


15 posted on 08/08/2022 1:06:26 PM PDT by BigEdLB (Let’s go Brandon!)
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To: Enlightened1

First Judith not her. Sad.


16 posted on 08/08/2022 1:07:15 PM PDT by mware (RETIRED)
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To: Enlightened1

Dammit. She was an amazing singer.


17 posted on 08/08/2022 1:07:29 PM PDT by MercyFlush (☭☭☭ Soviet Russia must be destroyed. ☭☭☭)
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To: humblegunner
Dame? What the hell does that mean?

It's the female equivalent of being knighted in the royal orders. Males are addressed as "Sir", and females get the title of "Dame".
19 posted on 08/08/2022 1:09:19 PM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: humblegunner
Apparently she croaked in California, USA. I guess now she's just another stiff.

It's nice to see you letting your sensitive self out.

20 posted on 08/08/2022 1:10:25 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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