Sad news if you grew up singing and reliving the happy days of 1978’s Grease alongside beloved character Sandy.
After a 30-year-battle with breast cancer star Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73.
Her husband shared the news on Monday in a post on Instagram.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” the post says. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation.”
She starred in the iconic movie opposite of John Travolta. Movie lovers have been singing along to the film’s hits for years like “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Beauty School Drop Out,” and “Greased Lightnin’.”
Travolta has taken to social media to remember his “dearest Olivia.”
“You made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible,” Travolta says. “I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
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The singer-songwriter and actress also starred in the hit Xanadu in 1980.
Newton-John also had much success as a music artist winning four Grammy awards. Her songs saw five number-one hits and 10 top-ten hits.
You’ll remember her voice from hit tracks like 1982’s “Physical” and 1973’s “Let Me Be There.”
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