Star Actress of 1978 musical Grease dies at 73

A British-born Australian Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Olivia Newton-John, best known for her goody-two-shoes role in the 1978 musical “Grease,” has died at age 73 following her battle with breast cancer.

Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed his wife’s death Monday via her verified Facebook page, writing that Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.”

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” Easterling wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”

Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE was an Australian singer, actress, and activist. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five number one hits and another ten Top Ten hits on.

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