Dame Olivia Newton-John the top female pop vocalist of the 1970s who starred in movies including “Grease” and “Xanadu,” passed quietly on last Monday. She was 73.
Her husband, John Easterling, posted the news on her official Facebook page, wrote: “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.”
A cause of death was not given, but Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer that surfaced for a third time in 2017. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband wrote. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”
Jane Lynch, Antonio Banderas, Lea Salonga, Gabrielle Union, George Takei and more have posted tributes to “Grease” star and singer. In addition to John Travolta, who shared a heartfelt post about his grease co-star:
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote in a post. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi posted a series of photographs
Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “ONJ. Angel.”
Other actors, directors and members of Hollywood took to social media to remember Newton-John’s career.
Dionne Warwick, who featured Newton-John on her 2006 album “My Friends and Me,” wrote that “another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir,” and called the singer “One of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with.”
Singer Richard Marx posted a series of pictures of Newton-John and him throughout the years, calling her “As kind and loving a person as there’s ever been.” 
Singer-Songwriter Melissa Etheridge wrote a tribute to the musician on Twitter, revealing that Newton-John was one of the first to reach out to her after her own cancer diagnosis.
Singer-Songwriter Melissa Etheridge wrote a tribute to the musician on Twitter, revealing that Newton-John was one of the first to reach out to her after her own cancer diagnosis.
Lea Salonga, who stars in HBO Max’s “Pretty Little Liars” reboot “Original Sin,” said: “Rest In Peace, Olivia Newton-John. Hers was one of the voices of my childhood. Deepest condolences to everyone she loved and loved her.”
Director James Gunn shared his condolences and revealed he lived in Newton-John’s former house at one point.
“Last Night in Soho” and “Shaun of the Dead” director Edger Wright paid tribute to the late star by praising her cult-classic musical film “Xanadu.”
