Olivia Newton-John death – live: Grease actor dies aged 73 as John Travolta pays poignant tribute

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Olivia Newton-John: Actor and singer’s biggest moments

Hollywood legend Olivia Newton-John has died following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 73 years old.

The actor’s husband John Easterling announced her death on her Facebook page on Monday afternoon.

“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the post read.

“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

Mr Easterling continued: “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.”

Key PointsShow latest update 1660026638Olivia Newton-John shared touching Instagram post with husband before her death

Olivia Newton-John shared a sweet photograph of herself and her husband John Easterling just days before she died.

Take a look at the late star’s post here:

Olivia Newton-John shared touching Instagram post with her husband before her death

Newton-John passed away following a lengthy battle with breast cancer

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 07:30

1660024855There was more to Olivia Newton-John than just Grease

Olivia Newton-John might be best known for her role as Sandy in the hit 1978 musical, but her lengthy career saw her involved in everything from folk music to medical marijuana advocacy.

Kevin EG Perry has the full story.

There was more to Olivia Newton-John than just Grease

She made her name as a folk musician and competed against ABBA at Eurovision before becoming a trail-blazing music video star and advocate for the healing power of cannabis

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 07:00

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The Twitter account for RuPaul’s Drag Race has shared a throwback picture from Olivia Newton-John’s appearance on the American reality TV series in 2015, honoring the Grammy winner.

The caption read: “Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring us all” alongwith a heart emoji.

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 06:30

1660021248Watch that Olivia Newton-John’s iconic Grease makeover moment

Watch that iconic makeover moment that captured the hearts of a generation and shot Olivia Newton-John to fame for her role as Sandy in Grease.

The actress and activist passed away on Monday (8 August) at her home in Southern California, aged 73.

Her career skyrocketed in 1978, when she starred alongside John Travolta in the film adaptation of the musical Grease for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical.

Rewind to one of the film’s most famous scenes here:

Olivia Newton-John death: Watch that Grease iconic makeover moment

Watch that iconic makeover moment that captured the hearts of a generation and shot Olivia Newton-John to fame for her role as Sandy in Grease. The actress and activist passed away on Monday (8 August) at her home in Southern California, aged 73. Newton-John had been vocal about her journey with cancer for over 30 years.Her career skyrocketed in 1978, when she starred alongside John Travolta in the film adaptation of the musical Grease for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical.Sign up to our breaking news email alerts here

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 06:00

1660019455How Olivia Newton-John’s first mammogram missed breast cancer

Dame Olivia Newton-John died from breast cancer on Monday (8 August), nearly thirty years after she was first diagnosed with it.

Following her diagnosis in 1992, the late Grease actor beat the disease, before being diagnosed again with stage 4 breast cancer in 2017.

Since her first diagnosis, the “Physical” singer has been vocal about her journey with cancer, and has dedicated her life to advocating for cancer patients and survivors. That includes educating women on breast cancer screening and early detection.

In 2020, Newton-John shared surprising details about her breast cancer battle at the launch of the Olivia Newton-John Foundation – that her initial mammogram didn’t detect her breast cancer.

Meredith Clark has the full story.

How Olivia Newton-John’s first mammogram missed breast cancer

Actor previously revealed in 2020 that her initial mammogram didn’t detect the illness

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 05:30

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Sheryl Crow has joined the stars paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John after the Grease actor died on Monday, following a long standing battle with breast cancer.

The “All I Wanna Do” hitmaker tweeted: “Sad to hear of Olivia Newton-John’s passing. She was a beautiful artist and a brave warrior as she battled breast cancer with grace. Rest In Peace, Olivia.”

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 05:00

1660016064Nancy Sinatra and Sir Rod Stewart honor late Grease star

Nancy Sinatra, Sir Rod Stewart and The Monkees’ star Micky Dolenz have honored Olivia Newton-John in social media tributes to the Australian actor.

“I didn’t know Olivia Newton-John personally but I admired her for the way she faced her health battles,” Sinatra wrote on Twitter, adding, “Beautiful & strong, she fought to the end.”

Newton-John died from following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, surrounded by friends and family at her ranch in southern California on Monday (8 August).

Stewart, meanwhile, remembered Newton-John as “the perfect Lady”, adding she was “gorgeous, with great poise and with a certain Aussie sophistication”.

“Her spandex trousers in Grease were my inspiration for my ‘Da ya think I’m Sexy’ era,” he continued, paying tribute to “my great friend Olivia” on Twitter.

Finally, Dolenz posted a picture of himself with Newton-John from the time when “I played celebrity tennis” with her, adding he was “saddened to hear about this lovely lady”.

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 04:34

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Kylie Minogue has said she has “loved and looked up to Olivia Newton-John” since she was 10 years old in a heartfelt Twitter tribute to the late Grease star.

Minogue’s post is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of herself with Newton-John, taken when they performed at the New South Wales Royal Bicentennial Concert in 1988.

Maanya Sachdeva9 August 2022 04:10

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Viola Davis has called Olivia Newton-John “my childhood” in an emotional social media post celebrating the “talent, poise and beauty” of the late entertainer.

Leonie Cooper9 August 2022 03:45

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Piers Morgan has joined the ranks of well-known names to express their sympathy at the passing of Olivia Newton-John, who has died at the age of 73. The broadcaster posted a photo of the pair together, taken at an auction of her Grease memorabilia in Los Angeles. “She told me her favorite song from the movie was ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’,” wrote Morgan.

Leonie Cooper9 August 2022 02:51

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