Olivia Newton-John cause of death updates — Grease star dies at 73, husband John Easterling announces

Chloe’s activism

While Chloe has been quite open about the fact that she had botched plastic surgery at the age of 18, the 36-year-old was also addicted to cocaine and Xanax.

Now, she is mostly against Western medicine, and her mother admitted that she was pain-free because of legal cannabis.

Lattanzi has also spoken about eating disorders, as she experienced the pain of having one.

She claims that her fiancé and her mother helped her through recovery.

Who is Chloe Rose Lattanzi?

She may have been Sandy from Grease to the rest of the world, but to Chloe Rose Lattanzi, Oliva Newton-John was “Mom.”

The 36-year-old was born to parents Olivia Newton-John and actor Matt Lattanzi in Los Angeles, California.

While her parents divorced in 1995, Lattanzi has been lucky in love.

She runs a legal cannabis farm in Oregon with her fiancé James Driskill, to who she’s been engaged since 2010.

Dedication to finding the cure

Throughout her journey, the Australian star contributed to finding a cure for cancer- she even had a hospital named Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne, raising funds for it.

“I’m very excited to fund research, to look into treating people in a kinder way,” Olivia told  back in 2021.

She added: “After having lived for years with different cancers and having surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I thought it would be wonderful if we could find different kinds of treatments for people going through cancer.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be married to an amazing man, ‘Amazon’ John [Easterling], who’s a plant medicine man. So I’ve taken a lot of plant medicine over the last years and have done well.”

“We want to raise money to fund the studies on plant medicine,” Olivia concluded.

Dionne Warwick remembers ‘angelic voice’

Singer Dionne Warwick wrote: “Another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir.

“Not only was Olivia a dear friend, but one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with.

“I will most definitely miss her. She now Rests in the Arms of the Heavenly Father.”

‘Your Danny, Your John!’

John Travolta’s touching tribute post has fans gushing over the co-stars’ decades-long friendship.

One fan commented, “So sweet and kind words! A beautiful friendship.”

Another fan added, “There will only be one Sandy and Danny.”

Olivia’s chart-topping songs

Olivia’s five number one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 made her a beloved pop star in the 1970s.

Her single “If Not For You” put her on the map followed by her second hit “Let Me Be There.”

Olivia was also nominated for a Grammy for her hit “Have You Never Been Mellow.”

The songs she sang on the Grease Soundtrack earned her multiple spots on the pop charts as well.

Olivia’s battle with breast cancer

In May 2017, Olivia had announced her breast cancer had metastasized to the sacrum and would have to undergo radiation therapy.

Her husband told  at the time, “We both have the same unshakable belief that she’s going to have a wonderful success story,”

Olivia had battled breast cancer for 30 years which led to her activism, the establishment of her foundation, and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

Olivia’s daughter grieves

Hours after the Grease star’s death was announced, her heartbroken daughter Chloe Lattanzi, 36, posted a gallery of photos on Instagram without a caption.

The photos included throwback pictures from the musician’s childhood, along with more recent photos of the duo together.

Grease director mourns

Grease director Randal Kleiser said in a statement to : “I’m Heartbroken. She was one of a kind, and so very kind.

“For over four decades of our friendship she exuded nothing but love to everyone she met.

“Olivia was exactly the way you imagined her. I will miss her forever.”

The foundation’s impact

The ONJ Foundation was founded due to Olivia’s own battle with cancer.

Her husband urged donations in memory of her dedication to philanthropy.

Olivia was a ‘symbol of triumphs’

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband said in a statement announcing her passing.

“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.

Family is asking for donations to foundation

Newton-John’s family has asked for donations instead of flowers in light of her passing.

The Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund researches plant medicine and cancer.

Olivia had breast cancer herself which she fought for 30 years.

Grease the Musical cast remember Dame Oliva

The cast and crew of Grease the musical, currently playing at the Dominion Theatre on London's West End also paid tribute to Dame Olivia following Monday night's performance.

"Olivia Newton-John is an icon who has inspired countless young performers across the world, not least our company of Grease in the West End," the statement said.

"We'd like to dedicate this evening's performance and the rest of our run to Olivia's memory and everything she represented."

Olivia was a four-time Grammy Award-winner

In addition to her role as Sandy, Olivia also won four Grammy Awards.

Some of her most notable songs include “Hopelessly Devoted To You” and “You’re The One That I Want” from the Grease soundtrack.

British pop star Peter Andre pays tribute to Olivia

British pop singer Peter Andre said Dame Olivia Newton-John was "always smiling".

He told BBC Breakfast: "I would say that she was one of those people that always presented a certain type of aura, a certain type of aura that not many people can give out.

"And I know that we talk about warmth and kindness being separate to her professional career, but, actually, it looked like it was all merged in one - that's the impression I always got.

"And you were never disappointed when you met her, she was always smiling, always so lovely."

Fans take to Twitter to express condolences

Fans have expressed their sadness over the news of Olivia Newton-John’s death over social media.

One user posted “a generation of ’70s kids will never forget you” and other commented “this one hurts.”

Olivia’s legacy

Olivia is most known for her role as Sandy Olsson in the movie “Grease.”

She also starred in the movies “Xanadu” and “Two of a Kind.”

Mandy Moore's tribute

Actress Mandy Moore shared a black and white photo of the star and a touching message on her Instagram stories.

Mandy wrote: "Thank you for the joy you brought countless people around the world."

Co-star breaks into tears

Earlier on Monday, co-star Barry Pearl, who played Frenchy's boyfriend Doody in the film, broke down on the Australian version of the breakfast TV show Today, as he remembered their final conversation.

The actor said he'd heard from a colleague that Olivia was "failing again" and it wasn't going to be long until she passed away.

So the 72-year-old decided to get in touch before it was too late.

"I took it upon myself to write to her, as we would occasionally share emails amongst each other - [with] the other Grease-er pals too," he explained.

"She would always sign her emails, 'With love and light, Olivia'. And I wrote to her - and I basically said that 'On your journey forward, simply know that you, Olivia, are the love and the light'" he reflected.

"She just always exuded that positivity. Just the way she handled this journey with grace. Her heart was so big."

Matron of honor

Olivia Newton-John told Daily News in September 2021 that while Covid-19 had ruined her daughter's wedding plans, she'd already picked out her dress.

The mother told the outlet: "She's got her dress though – I had that wonderful experience."

"You think, as a mother, you want to be there to help pick out the wedding dress, and I got to experience that with her."

Chloe's post

Three days before her mother's death, Lattanzi posted a photo to her Instagram account of the two of them standing arm in arm.

The caption read: "I worship this woman. My mother. My best friend."

Olivia's ranch

Olivia Newton-John passed away in her Southern California ranch last night.

The star lived in the ranch with her husband John Easterling.

Chloe's activism

While Chloe has been quite open about the fact that she had botched plastic surgery at the age of 18, the 36-year-old was also addicted to cocaine and Xanax.

Now, she is mostly against Western medicine, and her mother admitted that she was pain-free because of legal cannabis.

Lattanzi has also spoken about eating disorders, as she experienced the pain of having one.

She claims that her fiancé and her mother helped her through recovery.

Who is Chloe Rose Lattanzi?

She may have been Sandy from Grease to the rest of the world, but to Chloe Rose Lattanzi, Oliva Newton-John was "Mom."

The 36-year-old was born to parents Olivia Newton-John and actor Matt Lattanzi in Los Angeles, California.

While her parents divorced in 1995, Lattanzi has been lucky in love.

She runs a legal cannabis farm in Oregon with her fiancé James Driskill, to who she's been engaged since 2010.

Dedication to finding the cure

Throughout her journey, the Australian star contributed to finding a cure for cancer- she even had a hospital named Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne, raising funds for it.

"I’m very excited to fund research, to look into treating people in a kinder way," Olivia told  back in 2021.

She added: "After having lived for years with different cancers and having surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I thought it would be wonderful if we could find different kinds of treatments for people going through cancer.

"I’ve been lucky enough to be married to an amazing man, 'Amazon' John [Easterling], who’s a plant medicine man. So I’ve taken a lot of plant medicine over the last years and have done well."

"We want to raise money to fund the studies on plant medicine," Olivia concluded.