Olivia Newton-John Dies At 73

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Published 2022-08-08
Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73. Her husband posted on Facebook saying she passed away peacefully at her home in Southern California. Newton-John is best known for her role starring as Sandy in “Grease” alongside John Travolta. Newton-John had been battling breast cancer for decades. 
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All Comments (21)
  • She is, was, and forever be a LEGEND,. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.
  • @bigblue4920
    Rest in peace to a beautiful person with a beautiful voice.
  • @bbaraider
    RIP Olivia! This one hurts. Thank you for sharing your angelic voice to the world for all these years. Your music will live on for generations.
  • My generation is passing on... I hope I can do it gracefully, and remember how wonderful it was to grow up with so much great music.
  • @alex35agm
    She was such a classy lady and one of my first crushes when I was 15 and saw her live in Ottawa in 1975 and again in 2017 in Vancouver. Her lovely music will live on for future generations to enjoy.My favorite song of hers was Magic which describes her career as well.
  • @lilymay7171
    Olivia Newton-John, Australia’s Darling. The entire country will wake to a day of mourning for our beloved Olivia. We honestly love you. Rest in peace kind, sweet lady. Sincere condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
  • @MetalMcfly
    Her legacy will forever be cemented in the "Musical" genre of films. When we think of great musicals, we think of films such as The Sound of Music, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof and the Wizard of Oz, all considered classics for their era but when Grease hit the screen in 1978 - everything changed. That film spoke directly to high school teenagers around the world who were dealing with first loves, the peer pressures at school, the thoughts of who they are and where in life they wanted to go. Guys wanted to be Travolta, and Girls wanted to be Olivia. She will always be a legend and no matter how many musicals they do from here on out, every single director and actor will reference parts of that film for inspiration. RIP Olivia, you did great.
  • @AT-jm4dl
    One of the most beautiful voices ever. RIP ONJ. Thank you for the memory. Gone but will never be forgotten.
  • Rest in peace Olivia, brought so many wonderful memories and joyful moments. You will be missed.
  • Olivia Newton john is dying at age 73 this is so sad to hear 👂 😞 rest in peace 🙏
  • She fought the hard battle for a long time, she will finally be at peace, RIP to a talented and a wonderful lady
  • @bluemoon-20
    What a talented beautiful soul, such a sad loss. As a radio dj at an Easy-Listening station in the early '90s, I loved playing the two Olivia Newton-John songs in the playlist- the gorgeous gem "Magic" and "Have You Never Been Mellow". Rest in Peace, Olivia.
  • I just finished reading her biography...Olivia you will be sorely missed but will live on with your timeless music
  • Rest in Peace...she'll forever be Sandy.Thank you for bringing such joy to our lives with your talent. You will be missed.
  • @dawnhewitt1
    Wow, what a loss of such a talent and a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.
  • @RhonGHill
    Grease is one of my favorite movies! I remember my mom talking about Mrs. Newton and we just love her! My prayers and condolences 💐 to the family. R.I.H. Olivia
  • @jazzlover9050
    She was unique, was beautiful inside and Out, hard to find that... Loved her all my years from 8 yrs to now 56yrs old, always and forever will listen to her songs, Rest in beautiful Peace Lady Olivia ❤