Grease Famed Actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, who rose to prominence in the movie-musical "Grease," a role that won the heart of a generation, has passed away at 73. She died after a long battle with cancer.
At 73, Olivia Newton-John, famous as the high school sweetheart Sandy in the hit film Grease, passed away on Monday at her southern California ranch after a 30-year battle with cancer.
Grease-Famed Actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73. SOURCE: Instagram(@rome_revel_roam) The musical Grease was the biggest box-office hit of 1978, which catapulted her to worldwide fame and gave her hit singles like Summer Nights, both performed with the co-star John Travolta.
Also, Olivia charmed the generation of viewers with her real beauty and breathy voice. The Grammy-winning superstar reigned on pop, country, adult, contemporary, and dance charts with huge hits like You're the One I Won and Physical.
Actress Olivia Newton-John with Queens frontman Freddie Mercury. SOURCE: Instagram(@queen_lover.fan) Further, her husband, John Easterling, posted a statement on her official social media handle that reads," 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, John wrote on Instagram and Facebook on the passing of a long-time resident of Australia whose sales topped 100 million albums, working alongside Katey Sagal, Sally Hershberger and Bonnie Lythgoe.
John Travolta paid tribute to the late Actress Olivia Newton-John. SOURCE: Instagram(@johntravolta) After first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, the British-born and Australian-raised star dedicated much of her time to charities. The entertainer, whose career lasted for more than fifty years, devoted numerous concerts and albums to raise funds for research and early detection of the disease.
Not to mention, Olivia's charity includes the construction of a health center named after her adopted house in Melbourne. In September 2018, she told Australia's Channel Seven TV," I don't like to say 'battled.'"
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Additionally, Travolta released a tribute to Olivia Newton-John on his social media with a caption of a throwback photo of Olivia," My dear Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. Ilove you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again."
All in all, her career span from singer and actor to author and philanthropist in the last days. Her passion for cancer research is at the forefront, including medical cannabis for treating cancer. Following her death's announcement, many fans and celebrities shared heartful memories and messages.
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