Grammy winning pop singer and sometimes actress, Olivia Newton-John, who played the good girl in love with the bad boy in the movie version of the musical Grease, has died.
According to a post to her Facebook page, Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends”. She had battled breast cancer for 30 years.
Also included in the Facebook post,“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‘s string of Number one hits in the 1970s and ‘80’s included, “Hopelessly Devoted to You”, “Have You Never Been Mellow”, “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical”. Her stardom shot to another level after staring as Sandi along side John Travolta in the movie Grease. Duets with Travolta from the film, “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want“ were also enormous hits.
