Singer and Actress Olivia Newton-John Tragically Passes Away After Losing Battle with Breast Cancer

Famous singer and actress Olivia Newton-John passed away from breast cancer at 73 years old. Newton-John was famous for her role in the legendary movie Grease, in which John Travolta also starred.

She also sang the song “Physical”, number one on the chart for 10 weeks in 1981. She passed at her California ranch surrounded by friends and family.

John Easterling, her husband, posted to her Facebook:

“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 (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”