Olivia Newton-John, Singer & Actress, Dies at 73

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According to her husband, Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73 on Monday morning at her California home.

According to TMZ, Newton-John passed away from breast cancer after a 30-year fight with the illness.

The singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and activist was a four-time Grammy Award winner and had ten top-ten and five No. 1 hits. In the 1970s, she also had 2 No. 1 albums.

She was an advocate for the environment and animal rights and is best known for playing Sandy Olsson in “Grease.”

Her husband released the following statement:

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.

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.

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