Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73
Monday, August 08, 2022
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73.
Born in England and raised in Australia, Newton-John was well-known for her starring role as “Sandy” in the 1978 film “Grease” along with John Travolta, as well as for her chart-topping musical career.
She was a four-time Grammy award winner and had five number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Physical,” Billboard’s “Top Hot 100 Single” of the 1980s.
According to TMZ, Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, says she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.
Newton-John had battled breast cancer for more than 30 years. A specific cause of death was not given, although a source close to her told TMZ, "After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer."
She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Rose.
PHOTO: Olivia Newton-John in 2012. CC 2.0/Eva Rinaldi
