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he was 73 and had been battling cancer for 30

Eventually, the cancer against which he had fought for over 30 years, giving proof of dignity and courage, he prevailed and Olivia Newton-John is dead on his ranch in the south of California. The actress of Greasethe unforgettable Sandy starring alongside Danny Zuko-John Travolta of the cult musical of 1978, she was 73 and her demise, her producer husband posted on Instagram John Easterling, it was serene. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumph and hope by sharing her journey with breast cancer,” she wrote, “her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with herbal medicine continue with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation, dedicated to research. on herbal medicine and cancer. Instead of flowers, any donation should be made to the foundation ».

THE CURE

Actress and singer, Australian of British origin born in Cambridge on 26 September 1948 and moved with her family to the New Continent at the age of 5, Olivia was a leading exponent of the star system thanks to an evergreen film such as Grease e a hit come Physical which in 1981 won several gold and platinum records. He also recorded the English version of All Life, the piece by Lucio Dalla. “I love to sing, it’s all I’ve been able to do since I was 15, it’s my life,” explained Newton-John which at the same time embodied a symbol of the struggle against cancer carried on with a smile, without ever losing hope. In 1992, shortly after the death of her father, a former MI5 agent working on the Enigma project, the actress discovered she was ill. She then faced homeopathic, Ayurvedic and natural treatments, relying in particular on plant medicine. The benefits were there but she had Olivia then three relapses. The first in 2013, immediately after the death of his sister Rona. Then in 2017, then the last one that ended her battle. Yet, after creating the Olivia Newton-John Foundation in favor of holistic cancer therapies (which she considered complementary to traditional methods), the actress has always been concerned with expressing a positive message. “I’ve lived longer than many people expected and I want to show the world that cancer isn’t a death sentence,” she said, “I’m fine, I’m strong. I think it is very important to look ahead ». And she added that she could not see herself separated from evil, “I consider it a journey of my life. She gave me purpose and intention, she taught me a lot about compassion. A gift. Obviously I don’t wish it to anyone, but for me it was an important path ».

THE SUCCESSES

He had shown the predisposition for the show early, little Olivia. She had established herself in music by participating in festivals, selling 100 million records (14 million just the soundtrack of Grease) and winning 4 Grammys. But she is Grease, the most successful musical in the history of cinema, to give her world fame in 1978. And the image of her character, the sweet Sandy, a shy blonde who transforms into a sexy panther in black leather and hair, has never lost her enamel. cotonata. At the cinema the actress then played Xanadu, Two like us (always with Travolta), A renewed love, A party for Nick, Three men and a sheep. Latest movie, of 2020: The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee. Her private life contemplates a daughter of hers, Chloe Lattanzi, who had her first husband actor Matt Lattanzi, her new marriage to Easterling and a tragedy: in 2005 her then-boyfriend Patrick McDermott disappeared at sea. Olivia’s death shook the whole world. Is exactly John Travolta he was among the first to express condolences. «My beloved Olivia», posted the actor on Instagram, «you have made our lives much better. I love you so much. Your impact has been incredible. We will meet again along the way and we will be together again. I have been yours from the first moment I saw you and I will always be. Signed: your Danny, your John. ‘ «Unforgettable Sandy, Rest in Peace» is Lorella Cuccarini’s farewell.

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