THE QUEEN OF XANADU: From Greased Lightnin' to cancer's biggest foe, the amazing life of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26, 1948 and rose to quick fame after playing Sandy in the 70s musical adaptation of 'Grease', which became a huge blockbuster back in the day. After this huge hit in her career, Olivia lived as the 70s icon. In the course of her life, she also worked as a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and activist.
Newton-John died on Monday morning, August 8. Here is a walk down the memory lane of her life as she gracefully aged through the years and lived to tell many tales.
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Sandy in 'Grease', 1978
Olivia's rise to fame was through the musical blockbuster 'Grease', where she played the lead role of Sandy, or Sandra Dee.
'You're the One That I Want' with John Travolta
Soon after the huge success of 'Grease', Olivia released a single with 'Grease' co-star John Travolta called "You're the One That I Want," which was yet another huge success.
'Summer Nights', 1978
In 1978, Olivia and Grease co-star John Travolta released yet another single called "Summer Nights" which was received quite well by fans and audience.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Olivia Newton was awarded with the prestigious star in the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1981.
Dating rumours with Travolta
Newton-John and Travolta were rumoured to be dating but they both denied having such romantic relationship offscreen.
Platonic relationship with Travolta
Regarding her platonic connection with Travolta, Newton-John once remarked, "I think it was just as well that it didn't happen. But we're still great friends."
The double platinum 'Physical'
Soon after, in 1981 Olivia released her album, the double platinum 'Physical'. which is considered to be her most successful studio album in her career.
Becoming a pop sensation
It took Olivia no time to rise up to the spotlight in Australia and she became a world famous pop sensation.
Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi
During production of the 1980 film 'Xanadu', Newton-John came across actor Matt Lattanzi, soon after which they started dating. Four years later, in 1984 they got married.
Chloe Rose was born to Lattanzi and Newton-John in January 1986. The couple split up in 1995.
Newton-John and John Easterling
At age 59, Newton-John discovered true love. In 2008, Newton-John wed John Easterling. The couple wed in a secret ceremony after falling in love while visiting the yyazon.
2018 Wellness Walk and Research Run
Newton-John, who took part in the 2018 Wellness Walk and Research Run to raise money for cancer research, had her own cancer diagnosis in 1992. For more than 30 years, the 'Grease' actor fought cancer.
