Singer OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Passes Following Breast Cancer Battle; PETER FRAMPTON, PAUL STANLEY, SEBASTIAN BACH And More Pay Tribute - "She Was Everyone's Sweetheart"
August 9, 2022, a year ago
Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Olivia Newton-John, has passed away at the age of 73 following a long battle with breast cancer. She was best known for playing Sandy in the iconic movie, Grease.
She was was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and recovered, but the cancer returned in 2013. In May 2019, Newton-John revealed the cancer had spread to her back.
Newton-John's husband, John Easterling, shared the news of her passing on Monday, August 8th, saying she "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 Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund."
One of the most genuinely beautiful souls has left us. Olivia Newton-John was an amazing artist in every way. She was a dear friend to me and to all. Olivia is the definition of the phrase “Down to earth”. I love you Liv pic.twitter.com/FKyUd7WfRs
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) August 8, 2022
So Very Sad. She was everyone’s sweetheart.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 8, 2022
Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73: The Star and Grease Icon Dies of Breast Cancer https://t.co/JS1HaHqph0 via @people
Always get sad when someone has been part of our life forever is no longer here. Can't even explain how much the movie Grease meant to me my dad my family and my wife 🙏 I think my favorite Olivia Newton-John song is Magic from Xanadu 🎶I can never get that song out of my head ✌️ https://t.co/EYrLsY9nk4
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) August 8, 2022
Fell in love with ONJ watching this performance as a lad. Dearly missed @olivianj https://t.co/zV8NMuWQyv
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) August 8, 2022
R.I.P. Olivia Newton John!!! a.k.a. “Sandy” I had this image of her from grease when I was younger!!! Gone too soon!!! #fuckcancer #Grease pic.twitter.com/wyM8CgrfUJ
— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) August 8, 2022
