Olivia Newton-John death: Daughter posts moving tribute to Grease star, who has died aged 73
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Your support makes all the difference.Hollywood legend Olivia Newton-John has died of breast cancer. She was 73 years old.
The actor’s husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon (8 August).
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post read.
“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Easterling continued: “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.”
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The “All I Wanna Do” hitmaker tweeted: “Sad to hear of Olivia Newton-John’s passing. She was a beautiful artist and a brave warrior as she battled breast cancer with grace. Rest In Peace, Olivia.”
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Dame Olivia Newton-John died from breast cancer on Monday (8 August), nearly thirty years after she was first diagnosed with it.
Following her diagnosis in 1992, the late Grease actor beat the disease, before being diagnosed again with stage 4 breast cancer in 2017.
Since her first diagnosis, the “Physical” singer has been vocal about her journey with cancer, and has dedicated her life to advocating for cancer patients and survivors. That includes educating women on breast cancer screening and early detection.
In 2020, Newton-John shared surprising details about her breast cancer battle at the launch of the Olivia Newton-John Foundation – that her initial mammogram didn’t detect her breast cancer.
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Watch that Olivia Newton-John’s iconic Grease makeover moment
Watch that iconic makeover moment that captured the hearts of a generation and shot Olivia Newton-John to fame for her role as Sandy in Grease.
The actress and activist passed away on Monday (8 August) at her home in Southern California, aged 73.
Her career skyrocketed in 1978, when she starred alongside John Travolta in the film adaptation of the musical Grease for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical.
Rewind to one of the film’s most famous scenes here:
Olivia Newton-John death: Watch that Grease iconic makeover moment
Watch that iconic makeover moment that captured the hearts of a generation and shot Olivia Newton-John to fame for her role as Sandy in Grease. The actress and activist passed away on Monday (8 August) at her home in Southern California, aged 73. Newton-John had been vocal about her journey with cancer for over 30 years.Her career skyrocketed in 1978, when she starred alongside John Travolta in the film adaptation of the musical Grease for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical.Sign up to our breaking news email alerts here
The Twitter account for RuPaul’s Drag Race has shared a throwback picture from Olivia Newton-John’s appearance on the American reality TV series in 2015, honouring the Grammy winner.
The caption read: “Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring us all” alongwith a heart emoji.
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Olivia Newton-John might be best known for her role as Sandy in the hit 1978 musical, but her lengthy career saw her involved in everything from folk music to medical marijuana advocacy.
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There was more to Olivia Newton-John than just Grease
She made her name as a folk musician and competed against ABBA at Eurovision before becoming a trail-blazing music video star and advocate for the healing power of cannabis
Olivia Newton-John shared touching Instagram post with husband before her death
Olivia Newton-John shared a sweet photograph of herself and her husband John Easterling just days before she died.
Take a look at the late star’s post here:
Olivia Newton-John shared touching Instagram post with her husband before her death
Newton-John passed away following a lengthy battle with breast cancer
John Travolta was one of the first to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John, signing off as ‘your Danny'
Olivia Newton-John’s Grease co-star was one of the first to pay tribute to the actor when news of her death broke last night.
Writing on Instagram, Travolta said that her “impact was incredible” and signed off his message as “your Danny”.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” he wrote. “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!”
The Academy honours Grammy award-winner and Golden Globe nominee Olivia Newton-John
The Academy has honoured Olivia Newton-John in a touching post, paying tribute to the actor and her enduring legacy.
While the actor did not win an Oscar in her lifetime, she did pick up a nod for her performance of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” as well as multiple Golden Globe nominations and a Daytime Emmy award. Newton-John was also feted with several Grammys in 1973, 1974, and 1982.
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The Star Trek legend has remembered the late actor who has “gone too soon from us”.
Referencing her hit 1980 musical-fantasy film, he said: “I trust she is now in the great Xanadu beyond. Know that we are forever hopelessly devoted to you, Olivia. Rest in song and mirth.”
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The legendary singer said that while she did not know the late star personally, she “admired” Newton-John for the way she “fought to the end”.
“My heart goes out to her family & all who love her. It’s just not fair. Godspeed, Olivia. We’ll always be hopelessly devoted to you,” she concluded.
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