RIP Olivia Newton-John, singer, actress, and philanthropist

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Olivia Newton-John, the renowned singer and actress, passed away on August 8 at the age of 73 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Her husband, John Easterling, announced her death on her official Facebook page, highlighting her legacy as a symbol of hope for over 30 years in her fight against cancer. Newton-John is survived by her husband and daughter, Chloe Lattanzi. The announcement of her passing follows the recent death of Judith Durham, another iconic figure in music. Additionally, it was noted that Newton-John came from an academic family, with her father and maternal grandfather, Max Born, being notable professors, the latter being a Nobel Prize winner in Physics.
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Olivia Newton-John, singer, actress, and philanthropist, died Monday, Aug. 8 at the age of 73 after a long struggle with breast cancer. Newton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling, who announced the sad news via her official Facebook page, and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi.

"Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time," Easterling posted Monday afternoon. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/olivia-N...d-grammy-winner-dead-at-age-73-195050966.html

This comes on the heels of the death of Judith Durham of the Seekers.
https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-of-music-of-the-1960s-judith-durham.1017437/

Edit/update: Her father was a professor, and Olivia’s grandfather on her mother Irene’s side was also a professor: Max Born, winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize in Physics. I didn't know this bit of trivia.
 
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