Olivia Netwon-John has sadly passed away.
The actress famously known for her role as “Sandy” in the 1978 film “Grease” died at the age of 73 on Monday, August 8th.
Olivia shot to stardom in the ’70s and her role in “Grease” sent her to A-list status. She had several hit songs including “Physical,” “If Not For You” and “Let Me Be There.”
Rest In Peace, Olivia Newton-John
MEGAAccording to reports, her husband — John Easterling — said she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.
The actress battled breast cancer for more than 30 years. While a specific cause of death was not given, a source close to Olivia told the outlet, “After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.”
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. It went into remission but tragically came back in 2013 and 2017.
Olivia has one child, a daughter, from her first marriage to Matt Lattanzi.
She Battled Breast Cancer For Over 30 Years
MEGAHer official Facebook page shared a post regarding her lifetime achievements.
“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,” the post read. “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org).
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. – via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John.”
