The world of cinema is in mourning. On August 8, 2022, one of the great stars of the acting world left us. Olivia Newton-John, Australian singer and actress, has died at the age of 73 after suffering from cancer for the third time..
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John Easterling, her husband, was in charge of breaking the sad news through the statement: “Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully this morning at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.“.
All her relatives remembered the famous actress as a symbol of triumph and hope. more than 30 years of experience in the fight against breast cancer. The singer announced five years ago that she had been diagnosed with cancer again, this time in fourth stage with metastases. Olivia Newton-John had already overcome the illness in 1992 and 2013, but this time the foresight was fatal.
In an Australian television program, he admitted that he did not know what was left of his life: “It is psychologically better for me not to have the slightest idea of what lies ahead or how long the last person who had what I had lived.“, she said. Despite this, she admitted that she was lucky to move on and said that she perceives every day as a gift.
Cancer Foundation
Despite all the health problems, Olivia Newton-John always tried to raise funds for research. She auctioned off a piece of clothing worn by Grease star Sandy Olsson, the role that catapulted her to fame.
Frame from the film “Grease”All of the funds he raised went to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation, dedicated to plant medicine and cancer research. For the same reason, the family asks that, instead of sending flowers, use this money and donate it to the Foundation.
Source: Bekia