Saying goodbye to the “Grease” star: Olivia Newton’s impressive life’s work
The veteran actress passed away at the age of 73 after battling breast cancer for years. The star’s family stated that Newton passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a husband, children and family members
Olivia Newton was one of the best-known actresses in the industry, mainly thanks to her unforgettable role in the film version of the musical “Grease”. Newton was also a singer and social activist, and during her impressive career she won four Grammy Awards, and was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
At the age of 5, she moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia. Newton won a televised talent contest at a young age and already at the age of 15 she put together a girl band that starred in Australia. She released her first single at the age of 18, performed in clubs and on television in England in the 1960s, and went on to record Grammy Award-winning hits including “I Honestly Love You” and “Let’s Get Physical.”
Beyond her impressive life’s work, Olivia was also active in environmental issues and raising awareness of breast cancer. As mentioned, her big break came in 1978, when she starred in the movie “Grease”, based on the well-known play, which ran for years on the Broadway stage. Newton stepped into Sandy’s shoes, a role that was offered to her following a chance meeting with the producer, Alan Carr.
As you know, Newton starred in the beloved film alongside the actor John Travolta, and the chemistry between the two managed to arouse the audience’s reaction and became mythological and unforgettable. The film became an international hit and even the most profitable film in cinema for Saturday 1978 ($400 million). In fact, “Grease” became so loved and in demand that in 1998 it was re-released in cinemas, about two decades after it was first released.
As mentioned, last night the beloved actress passed away, this after fighting breast cancer for years. Her family said that she died at her home in Southern California, surrounded by friends and family. “Olivia was a symbol of victories and hope for over 30 years in which she faced breast cancer,” the family said.
Her eternal parent, actor John Travolta also responded to the death of the actress and wrote: “Dear Olivia, you made our lives better. Your influence has always been amazing. I love you so much. See you down the road and be together again. Yours forever, John.’
Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time somewhere in 1992, and after she managed to beat the disease and bring it completely, she got it again in 2017, but this time the cancer also reached other parts of her body and even her spine.
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