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Olivia Newton-John's Heroic 30-Year Medical Battle Is Over, Hollywood Film Legend Dead at 73

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Singer and movie star Olivia Newton-John died peacefully on Monday morning.

The star’s husband, John Easterling, shared the news with fans on Monday via Newton-John’s Facebook page.

The actress was best known for her role as Sandy Olsson in “Grease” and her many No. 1 hit songs, including “Physical,” “Magic” and “You’re the One That I Want.”

According to Easterling, Newton-John died “peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California.”

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“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,” Easterling wrote.

“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.”

A source close to the family reportedly told TMZ the cause of death was breast cancer.

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“After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer,” the source reportedly said.

Various celebrities took to social media to mourn Newton-John’s passing shortly after the news was announced.

“Olivia Newton John. An all time great. Forever a fighter. Forever Sandy. Lost to the world at just 73 after 30 years of battling breast cancer,” Dan Wootton of GB News wrote.

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“What a sad day.”

“Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73,” former professional basketball player and social media influencer Rex Chapman wrote.

“What a life.”

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Michael wrote for a number of entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020 as a staff reporter. He now manages the writing and reporting teams, overseeing the production of commentary, news and original reporting content.
Michael Austin graduated from Iowa State University in 2019. During his time in college, Michael volunteered as a social media influencer for both PragerU and Live Action. After graduation, he went on to work as a freelance journalist for various entertainment news sites before joining The Western Journal in 2020 as a staff reporter.

Since then, Michael has been promoted to the role of Manager of Writing and Reporting. His responsibilities now include managing and directing the production of commentary, news and original reporting content.
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