RIP Olivia Newton-John

*Vicky82* · 08-08-2022, 03:08 PM

https://news.sky.com/story/olivia-ne...-says-12668726

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Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband John Easterling has said.

Her family said in a statement that she "passed away peacefully at her ranch in southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends".

They added: "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."

Newton-John was best known for the movie adaptation of the musical Grease, released in 1978, in which she played Sandy opposite John Travolta's Danny Zuko.

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The pair duetted on You're The One That I Want, while Newton-John's rendition of Hopelessly Devoted to You was nominated for an Academy Award for best original song.

Successful both critically and commercially, Grease became the biggest-grossing musical film ever at the time.

Writing on Instagram, Travolta said: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

"Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again.

"Yours from the moment I saw you and forever!

Your Danny, your John!"

So sad. RIP Olivia

*ZariusTwo* · 08-08-2022, 03:27 PM

Goodbye Sandra Dee

*Icebot* · 08-08-2022, 03:53 PM

Very sad to hear. As a fan of Grease, I will always be grateful for her performance. She will be missed.

*triplexxx* · 08-08-2022, 05:35 PM

Another great icon of pop music & musical films from our childhoods. May you continue to sing and dance for joy up in heaven Olivia Newton-John.

NeonTurtledude · 08-08-2022, 05:41 PM

Rest in Peace Olivia Newton John, what a talented actress and musician she was

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08-08-2022, 03:53 PM	#3
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	Very sad to hear. As a fan of Grease, I will always be grateful for her performance. She will be missed.

08-08-2022, 05:41 PM	#5
NeonTurtledude Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 383	Rest in Peace Olivia Newton John, what a talented actress and musician she was