Olivia Newton-John valiantly battled cancer for 30 years, during which time she was diagnosed with fatal illnesses three times.
Since 1992, the Grease star has battled breast cancer, becoming one of the biggest vocal champions to raise awareness, and eventually she's aged 73. succumbed to her illness in.
The singer first hit her "Big C" in 1992 when she was planning her comeback as a singer.
Olivia wanted to join her first tour as she released her collection of her greatest hits. 10 years when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer.
Not only that, but she also received word that her father had died that same weekend.
In May 2017, Olivia received the shocking news that her breast cancer had returned, this time to her lower back.
Initially, she was misdiagnosed with sciatica, and Olivia revealed that she had been secretly battling the disease in 2013 as well.
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Getty Images)When she was diagnosed in 2017, this time it was a different story. She was told that the cancer had spread to her bones and was progressing to Stage 4.
Over the last few years, Olivia has advocated for the availability and legality of medical cannabis in Australia.
She hopes it will be legalized for use by those in pain as an alternative treatment, and that the benefits of the drug are for everyone suffering from chronic pain.
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Getty Images)Olivia told Who magazine: Cannabis should be available to everyone experiencing chronic illness and pain.
Olivia's husband, John Easterling, is growing medicinal cannabis on a US ranch for her Grease star to use "to help her."
Despite her harrowing diagnosis, Olivia shared how she has tried to cope.
Images:
NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)The singer also added: Without that experience, I would be here. I wouldn't have sat down and told you about a kinder cure...your body wants to heal itself.
She founded the Olivia Newton-John Foundation. , supported fellow cancer patients and founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Center to treat patients.
Ongoing” and also offers health and support programs.
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