Olivia Newton-John Has Passed

Published on August 8, 2022.

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Actress Olivia Newton-John, best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, has sadly passed at the age of 73.

Olivia’s husband, John Easterling, shared the sad news on Olivia’s official Facebook page and revealed that she passed peacefully at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends. He also requested that fans should respect the family’s privacy during this 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 (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.”