/ 09 August 2022

Vale Olivia Newton-John

Image source: Getty
Image source: Getty

In breaking news this morning, the iconic British-born/Aussie-raised singer/actress died on Monday at her home in California, aged 73yo. A philanthropist, activist and entrepreneur, the woman known as ONJ blasted onto the international music scene in the 1970s with 2 #1 albums, 5 #1 hits, and 4 Grammys. ​​With global sales of more than 100 million records, she was one of the best-selling music artists of the last 50 years. On the screen, she is probably best known for her turn as Sandy Olsson in Grease – a movie from 1978 where she shared the lead with John Travolta. Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and her family said she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” as she fought the disease. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund,” her family said in a statement this morning. There’s much more to say about this incredible woman, and we’ll do that tomorrow.

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