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Akshay Patel & Naomi Corrigan

Olivia Newton-John's heartbroken daughter posts treasured photos after death of Grease legend

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi has shared a moving tribute after the death of her world-famous mum. Chloe, 36, is Olivia’s only child and her father is Matthew Lattanzi, who Olivia was married to from 1984 to 1995.

Days before her mum died, Chloe shared a photo of her smilling with her mum saying: “I worship this woman. My mother. My best friend."

Following the announcement that her mum had died on Monday, Olivia returned to Instagram to share more treasured photos including a series of childhood family snaps. As reported by the Daily Star, one image showed a black-and-white photo of a young Chloe kissing her mum on the face during a photo shoot.

In another, Olivia cradled her as a baby. And in a third, the mum-daughter duo attended a charity event while Chloe was a child.

Olivia was best known for her starring role in Grease and she also had a successful pop career voicing hits like Physical and Xanadu. The 73-year-old star passed away surrounded by her family at their ranch in California.

The actress had battled cancer for more than 30 years. Her husband John Easterling, announced the sad news of her passing as he shared a statement via Olivia’s Facebook page.

It read: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) 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 (ONJFoundationFund.org)."

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