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Olivia Newton-John, superstar alongside John Travolta in 'Grease,' dies at 73
British-Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John died on Monday at the age of 73, after a career that marked her as one of the iconic music stars of the 1970s and 1980s.
August 8, 2022 3:47pm
Updated: August 8, 2022 6:55pm
Olivia Newton-John passed away. On her social media, her husband posted a message announcing that "she passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends". She was 73 years old.
"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for more than 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer."
"Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continue with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to plant medicine and cancer research. Instead of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org)," the statement requests.
The actress leaves behind 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.
