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John Travolta remembers Olivia Newton-John, his ‘incredible’ ‘Grease’ sweetheart

Fans, peers and co-stars are honoring “Grease” lead Olivia Newton-John shortly after her death was announced Monday. The singer-actor died at 73 at her ranch in Southern California. Although a cause of death wasn’t revealed, Newton-John had fought breast cancer for 30 years.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John Dies At 73: 'Optimism And Cannabis' Kept Her Going In Final Years Of Struggling With Cancer

Olivia Newton-John, one of the biggest pop stars in the 1970s and early 1980s, died on Monday at the age of 73 at her ranch in southern California, according to her husband, John Easterling who posted the sad news on Newton’s Facebook page. She died of complications related to breast…

Benzinga · Aug 8, 2022

Grammy-winning singer and actor Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Olivia Newton-John was famous for her role in film Grease and songs such as Physical and You’re the One That I Want.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John told women to ‘trust their instincts’ after first mammogram failed to pick up breast cancer

Actor previously revealed in 2020 that her initial mammogram didn’t detect the illness

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John bravely battled cancer for 30 years before her death aged 73

Olivia Newton-John had three brave battles with cancer since 1992 and has often spoke about how she has got through the hardest parts of the illness

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Morning mail: Olivia Newton-John dies, Commonwealth Games wraps up, CSIRO identifies 139 new species

Tuesday: Grease star and cancer research activist dies aged 73. Plus Britney Spears to make music scene return with Elton John

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022

Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John, 73, dies after breast cancer battle

The British-born singer, Dame Olivia Newton-John, died at the age of 73, her widower confirmed. She was understood to have been surrounded by her family and friends.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Canberra to get a full-time surgical service for gynaecological cancers

Jane Harriss says a full-time surgical service for gynaecological cancers is "wonderful" for Canberra women who are currently receiving treatment and for those who potentially might be diagnosed with the disease in the future.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Ovarian tissue freezing offering hope of a chance at motherhood to women battling cancer

When Sarah looks at her one-year-old baby, Etta, she sees a precious gift that she and her husband might never have been granted.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 of breast cancer

Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73 following over 30 years of living with breast cancer. The British-born singer and actress was nominated for multiple awards including two Golden Globes, and many other film accolades.

Glasgow Live · Aug 8, 2022