Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned the charts with hits –  “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won our hearts as everyone’s favorite high school sweetheart Sandy in the blockbuster film “Grease,” died Monday at her Southern California ranch, she was 73.  John Easterling, her husband, confirmed the news on Instagram and Facebook.

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.”  “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

 

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From 1973-83, Newton-John was among the world’s most popular entertainers. She had 14 top 10 singles and won four Grammys.   She starred with John Travolta in “Grease” and with Gene Kelly in “Xanadu.”   Her duet with John Travolta, “You’re the One That I Want,” was one of the era’s biggest songs and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.

John Travolta posted a touching tribute to his lifetime friend.   “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote in an online post. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”

 

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“Physical,” was a smash hit released in 1981, and was #1 for 10 weeks.  It was named Billboard’s song of the year and won a Grammy for best video.

In 1975  “I Honestly Love You,” won a Grammy for best female pop vocal and record of the year.

Tributes continue to pour in from celebrities…. as they say Goodbye to a legend.

 

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Newton-John married John Easterling, founder of the Amazon Herb Company, in 2008. She was involved in numerous charitable causes, serving as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme and as national spokeswoman for the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition. She also founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

She is survived by her husband; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; and several nieces and nephews.