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Olivia Newton-John has died at 73

Olivia Newton-John opening performing at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 2017.
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Olivia Newton-John opening performing at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 2017.

Olivia Newton-John, one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s and early '80s thanks to films like Grease and Xanadu and hits singles "Physical," "Magic," & "Have You Never Been Mellow", died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.

"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation," her husband, John Easterling, wrote in the statement on the singer's verified Instagram account.

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