Olivia Newton-John, star of ‘Grease,’ ‘Xanadu,’ dies at 73

Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The pop singer icon died Monday at the age of 73. (Getty Images)

Olivia Newton-John, the British-born and Australian-raised singer-actress who became one of the top-selling pop stars of the 1970s, has died. She was 73.

Her husband John Easterling broke the news of her passing Monday on her Facebook page: “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.”