Olivia Newton-John relies on his then-ex-wife for a unique friendship through devastating times. Found-boyfriend Patrick McDermottmysteriously disappeared in 2005 after going out fishing overnight. "Grease" died Monday at the age of 73 after battling cancer for nearly 30 years.
When the tributes to the beloved actress who campaigned for cancer research and health flooded in, her longtime friend Yvette Nipal said McDermott was most likely looking for McDermott. wrote that he would "miss" Olivia forever after forming a lasting bond.
"My sweet friend, I will miss you forever," she wrote, using the hashtag Olivia Newton-John Forever. I shared photos from the annual Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk and Research Run. This has benefited the cancer center she founded in 2012. Patrick McDermott. A photographer who had an on-and-off relationship with Newton-John was 48 when he was reported missing from an overnight fishing trip. McDermott, an avid angler, died on June 30, 2005. I booked a solo trip with 22 passengers and crew on the 'Freedom' boat, which departs from San Pedro Harbor in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Car keys, passports, wallets and other belongings Boat His car was recovered from a parking lot and McDermott missed a family event on July 6, although he was reported missing to authorities by ex-wife Yvette Nipper on July 6. 11.
The subsequent Coast Guard investigation ended more than a year after "no evidence of criminal activity, suicide, accident, or hoax was found in McDermott's disappearance." Another study, 'Safe at Sea', which ended in October 2008, suggested that 'McDermott was lost at sea'.
McDermott has been married to her Nipar for two years, and the former couple has one son, Chance, with her. Reports at the time said he was in financial trouble, with his $8,000 in child support owed, plus he had $31,000 in debt and he filed for bankruptcy in 2000. I was.
Conspiracy theorists claim McDermott Speculation grew that he had faked his death. He lived a reclusive life in a fishing village in Mexico.Each claim turned out to be false.
2006 In an interview with Larry King in 2011, Olivia admitted that McDermott's missing persons investigation brought him closer to Nipper and their son.
"I became very close to his ex-wife Yvette. He is a wonderful person. We became good friends and met his son. He is doing well." He's doing really well," she told King.
Nipar, actress on '21 Jump Street'," posted on Instagram years later, 'RoboCop,' how she defended her son's name was always 'out there' I will never forget that she called me from her dressing room right after this. She had no idea Larry would ask this.
Newton-John told Australia's Women's Weekly magazine in 2009 that she would never get over the trauma of losing McDermott. I don't think there will be peace."
In 2012, Nipar asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to stop selling books promoting that McDermott was still alive. I worked.
’” Nipar wrote to the billionaire about “well-known serial liar” Philip Klein for his book “Lost at Sea.”
In 2016, Olivia told Australia's "60 Minutes" that McDermott "was lost at sea and no one knows what happened."
"It's humans who wonder," she added. "But it's something in life that you have to accept and let go of, because whenever you're going through a difficult time, there's always that concern."
In General Hospital and Melrose Place. Credited former actress Nipal shared in a social media post that she is writing a book about the case. ''
She shared a photo with Newton-John on her Instagram in 2021, writing: #Blessed to have you in my life.
Newton-John sat on top of a mountain in Peru in 2008. Married to John Easterling. During an Inca spiritual wedding. They returned to Florida and legalized their union with a seaside wedding on Jupiter Island. We've formulated a special blend of cannabis called "Olivia's Choice" for you.
Newton John died "peacefully this morning at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by her family and friends," she said. the family said on Monday.
"We kindly ask that the family's privacy be respected during this very difficult time. Olivia has shared her battle with breast cancer for over 30 years and is a symbol of victory and hope.
The "Desperately Dedicated To You" songstress was known for her top hits such as "Physical" and "You're the One That I Want," as well as her lead role. alongside John Her Travolta in "Grease".
"Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with botanical medicine continues the Olivia Newton-John Foundation endowment dedicated to the study of botanical medicine and cancer. Instead of flowers, family is requesting donations to @onjfoundation in her memory," the family said.
"Olivia was bequeathed by her husband John Easterling. Daughter Chloe Rattanzi. Sister Sarah Newton-John. Brother Toby Newton-John, nieces and nephews Totti, Fiona, Brett Goldsmith, Emerson, Charlie, Zack, Jeremy, Randall, Pierce Newton-John, Jude Newton Stock, Laila Lee, Kira and Tasha Edelstein, and Bryn and Valerie Hall.
