Olivia Newton-John's Last Social Media Post Will Leave You Heartbroken


Olivia Newton-John, the powerhouse star of "Grease" and "Xanadu," died at the age of 73 in her Southern California ranch home

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The singer behind hits like "Physical" and "You're the One That I Want" was diagnosed with cancer in the 1980s,

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and though she was in and out of remission for the next 30 years, it appears cancer was the cause of death.

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The representative who confirmed her death did not specify the cause of death, but a close family source told TMZ

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"After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer."

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Her husband issued an official statement about her death, which stated,

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"Olivia has been a symbol of triumph and hope for over 30 years, sharing her breast cancer journey.

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Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine live on through the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which is dedicated to studying plant medicine and cancer."

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