The family of Olivia Newton-John has announced that the actress, best known for her role in “Grease,” passed away early Monday morning at the age of 77.
The actress “has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” the family said in a statement.
As her husband revealed on her Instagram account, she passed away as follows:
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.
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 @onjfoundation
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.
– via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John
All of us are saddened by this news. If you would like to share your thoughts, please do so below:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Olivia Newton John she was a great singer and a talented actress. She will be fondly remember and greatly missed . my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends and fellow actors . to all that have work with her over the years you know what a beautiful soul she was . heaven has truly called a beautiful angel home . from a devoted fan I say rip