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Olivia Newton-John's daughter shares tribute to star on first Christmas since her death

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter paid tribute to her as she marked her first Christmas without her after the Australian icon died earlier this year.

Chloe Lattanzi is the 36-year-old daughter of the late actress and singer - who was married to American actor Matt Lattanzi from 1984 until 1995.

Grease Legend Olivia sadly passed away at the age of 73 in August after battling metastatic breast cancer since 2017.

Chloe took to social media on Monday to share photos from her Christmas weekend - and she shared with fans that her mother was on her mind as she celebrated the holiday.

Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi paid tribute to the star over Christmas (Chloe Lattanzi /Instagram)

Uploading a collection of snaps online, Chloe wrote: “Happy belated Christmas everyone. I am of no religion but enjoy this day so much. It is a day to give to all those you love and treasure.”

Addressing the loss of her mother, Chloe continued: “It’s my first Christmas without my mama in physical form. But her spirit was everywhere. All the love all the joy all of it….. my mama. Merry Christmas to everyone.”

She also shared an uplifting message with followers, writing: “I wish all creatures great and small health happiness joy peace and prosperity. Great spirit lies within you all. I love you earth family.”

Olivia died in August this year following a years long battle against cancer.

Chloe marked her first Christmas without her mother - who died in August (Chloe Lattanzi /Instagram)

News of her passing was shared via a statement which explained: "Dame Olivia Newton-John 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."

Olivia had first been diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1992 and over the following 30 years she worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.

She organised an annual Walk for Wellness cancer fundraising event - with the walk attracting a huge crowd in Melbourne in October this year following her death.

Chloe had expressed her gratitude when she saw the crowds attending the event, telling an interviewer: "It's so beautiful to see how many people have come out in support of my mum.

"John [Easterling, Olivia’s second husband] and I are there in spirit. But we just needed to take some time to grieve."

She also discussed the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre and the work that the organisation achieves to help battle cancer.

She said: "This was her heart. This was what she lived for. She saw the benefits of holistic treatments and acupuncture and music therapy."

Chloe said Olivia's spirit could be felt throughout the festive weekend (Chloe Lattanzi /Instagram)

Chloe later apologised for becoming emotional during the interview and heaped praise on her mother for being an "angel."

She added: "She is an angel. She was absolutely magical. All she wanted to do was good in the world."

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