Olivia Newton-Johnis a musical star who gained fame for starring in themovie Greaseand died at the age of 73. I did. Her news of her was confirmed by her husband.
In a statement posted on social media, Olivia Newton-John's widow John Easterling said: Surrounded by her family and friends. Respect the privacy of your family during this very difficult time.
"Olivia is a symbol of victory and we hope to share our journey with breast cancer for over 30 years.
"Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience in botanical medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Foundation, which is dedicated to the study of botanical medicine and cancer."
In 2017, Newton-John In 1992, it was revealed that the first breast cancer suffered had recurred and had spread to the spine. She was also diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 2013, but she revealed that she had kept it quiet. She says she believes she "wins"She said she lived in California at the time to allow her native Australia to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. He called for the adoption of US state law.
"My dream is to be available to all cancer patients and people with pain-causing cancers in Australia soon," she said, with moments of despair. However, "an incredible career" and "nothing to complain about."
The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Compliment to Newton-John began to appear shortly after his family's remarks.
Travolta posted her heartfelt message on social media, writing: Your influence was incredible. I love you very much We will go see you, and we will all be together again. From the moment I meet you and forever yours. Your Danny, your John.
"We have lost a great iconic artist,"wrote to George Takei"We are dedicated to you forever." Know that, Olivia. Rest with singing and delight. "
After her first cancer diagnosis, Newton-John became a prominent activist and went to MelbourneOlivia Newton-John. Established Cancer and Wellness Research Center. Her excellence as an activist for her research and better treatment is as important to her heritage as her entertainment career, including four Grammy Awards and sales of over 100 million records. Will continue to be an element.
But what she most lovingly remembers was the energetic Grease, an adaptation of the Broadway musical in 1978. Cool Cat Sweet Summer SqueezeJohn TravoltaNewton John, then 29, must be persuaded to join after offering the protagonist of Sundi and meeting the producer at the dinner party. did not. She was worried that she might be too old to play a senior in high school. Her role has also changed to accommodate her Australian accent.
Grease was the biggest hit in box office revenuer, and its soundtrack album was No. 1 in the United States for 12 consecutive weeks. Newton John's performance was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and she played "Love but Sadness" at the 1979 Oscar.
This movie continues to be loved as a staple of small screens and sing-along circuits. Its soundtrack is one of the top 10 biggest sellers in history.
Born in Cambridge, England in 1948, Newton-John and her family moved to Melbourne, Australia at the age of six. Still she was proud of her roots. Her father was a MI5 officer who worked on the Enigma project at Bletchley Park during the war. Her maternal grandfather was Max Born, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who sought asylum from Nazi Germany in Britain on the eve of World War II.
At the age of 14, Newton John began his professional singing career, recording her first single on a return trip to England in 1966, and she. Recorded his first solo album "If Not For You". , 1971. Before Newton John represented Britain at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, there was a dip in her short career following the first praise of her album. Her song "Long Live Love" finished in 4th place after ABBA's winning Waterloo. She then starred inGrease
after she sang and recorded country music. Her character has transformed in her film from her lover surrounded by her straits to Gore in spandex. – Newton John made a similar change in her musical career, culminating in her 1981 album "Physical". The second collaboration with Travolta in the 1983 movie "Two of a Kind" failed, but the pair have been close friends for decades to come, andrecently sang together in 2012
Over the last 40 years, many musical comebacks have had varying levels of success. These successes have also been spent on campaigns in the areas of fighting her illness, raising her daughter Chloe, health, the environment and animal rights.
"Cancer was enlightening," she told observers in 2012"When you are ill, you have all the money It doesn't matter if you're in the world – it doesn't make a difference. I'm very fortunate to be given the opportunity to live. ”
Newton John is the founder of the naturopathic company Amazon Herb Company. Survived by John Easter Ring and his daughter Chloe Roses Ratanji.
