Olivia Newton-John, who soared to international stardom as both a singer and movie star has died.
Her husband, John Easterling, says she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.
He 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.
John Easterling
Oliva had battled breast cancer for more than 30 years. She was first diagnosed in 1992, but it went into remission until it came back in 2013. After another short remission cancer surfaced again in 2017.
No cause of death has been given at the time, however, a source close to Oliva told TMZ “after a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.”
Newton-John’s big break came in 1978, when she starred opposite John Travolta in “Grease.” Her role as Sandy was iconic, as were several songs from the movie, “You’re the One that I Want,” “Summer Nights,” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You.”
The movie propelled Oliva to new heights, and she followed it up with movies like “Xanadu.”
She even became a chart topping artist, with her biggest hit being “Physical” in 1981, which stayed at #1 for 10 weeks… breaking all records in the ’80’s.
Olivia was 73. May she Rest in Peace.
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sorry to here that she pass away may she rest in peace