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Olivia Newton-John death: Actor, singer and activist dies aged 73

Olivia NewtonJohn Cancer Breast Cancer

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Olivia Newton-John has died from breast cancer at the age of 73.

The actor – best known for her role in 1978 musical Grease – passed away this morning (8 August) at her home in Southern California, according to her official Facebook page.

Newton-John had been vocal about her journey with cancer for over 30 years.

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