The woman who stole every man’s heart in the late 70s is dead.
Olive Newton-John, the iconic singer and actress, passed away at the age of 73.
She lost a longtime battle with cancer.
A True Legend
Newton-John first signed a record deal in the mid-60s, but it was not until 1973 that she truly broke through in the industry.
Once she did, she never looked back.
In 1974, the awards started to pile up and in 1978, she co-starred in “Grease” with John Travolta.
Olivia Newton-John stole every man’s heart, and John Travolta made the girls swoon.
On the success of “Grease,” Newton-John stated, ”I don’t think anyone could have imagined a movie would go on almost 40 years and would still be popular and people would still be talking to me about it all the time and loving it.
“It’s just one of those movies.
“I’m very lucky to have been a part of it.
“It’s given so many people pleasure.”
That propelled her into a career that would stack up numerous Number One hits on the charts, selling more than 100 million records throughout her career.
In addition to her singing career, she continued to be a star on both the big and small screen.
Newton-John was first diagnosed with cancer in the 90s, but she had gone into remission.
The cancer returned in 2013, then metastasized in her spine in 2018.
After her death, her family stated, “Dame Olivia Newton-John 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.”
Her husband, John Easterling, wrote a statement on the singer’s verified Instagram account. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.”
John Travolta also commented after her death was announced, stating, “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 first moment I saw you and forever!”
Rest in peace, Olivia.
Source: CNN
