Cindy Jessup: The babysitter that tore Olivia Newton-John's world apart pays tribute to iconic singer
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: The babysitter blamed for stealing Olivia Newton John's first husband 27 years ago while the actress was battling cancer pays tribute to the iconic singer. Cindy Jessup spoke out about her grief for the 'Angel' actress after she died at the age of 73 in an interview with Daily Mail on Thursday, August 11. Jessup, now Mrs Fisher spoke from her $2.7million San Diego home, and paid tribute to the iconic singer Newton-John who ultimately embraced her marriage to Lattanzi despite her personal heartache for the benefit of her daughter.
Jessup, now in her early 50s, told Daily Mail: "The world has lost a true angel. Olivia cared so deeply about people and the planet. She was such a force for goodness, always helping others." Jessup was 23 when she met Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi. She began to flirt with the actor's spouse in 1994 when they raised money for the actress' first cancer battle and secretly married him. She was a stunning young cyclist from New Zealand who was allowed into the family's home near Byron Bay, Australia to take care of their seven-year-old daughter Chloe.
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Newton-John was married to her long-time, live-in boyfriend, actor Matt Lattanzi in 1984. The two split in the year 1995. Later, Lattanzi moved on with his second wife Cindy Jessup, to whom he was married from 1997 to 2007, before marrying Michelle. Olivia Newton-John married John Easterling in the year 2008 in an Incan spiritual ceremony in Peru.
Lattanzi's marriage to Jessup did not last as the two parted ways in 2007 after 10 years of marriage. He later married his third wife Michelle, who was initially diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014 but is in remission. Jessup moved on and married a prominent transplant surgeon from California. The couple enjoys being outside and has two young children. They also go to music events like Burning Man. She is now a masseuse and a trainee relationship therapist.
Chloe Lattanzi recently shared her moments of laughter with her mom Olivia by posting their video which showed mother and daughter giggling. The caption reads, "it helps me to share these moments Of laughter with you. . This was my favorite part. Our giggles! The way we made each other laugh🙂 I want you today even if it’s hard… to find the humor in any situation. This was one of my moms greatest super powers. We love all of you so much. Your love has been tremendously touching and healing. My heart is with all of you."
Two years later, Olivia and Matt divorced, leaving the 48-year-old Olivia facing her first bout with breast cancer. After four years, Jessup, who was then 28 years old, secretly wed Lattanzi in California.