Olivia Newton-John, Actress & Singer, Dies at 73
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:19 pm
This is getting to be a really bad trend. We just lost dear sweet Olivia Newton John. I actually cried. The world... MY world, just gets smaller and smaller.
My older brother down in Santa Barbara almost met her when he was buying a used Chevy Blazer from her husband in the mid-1980s via newspaper classified ads. The address was this beautiful mansion-home on a huge property. My bro said "This is quite a place" and the guy replied "Yeah, well, my wife IS Olivia Newton-John,". But she was pregnant at the time and staying indoors out of public view, so brother didn't get the meet-up.
REST IN PEACE, my dear lady.
My favorite Olivia song is actually one of her first:
https://youtu.be/aJvwcpkBN3A
Olivia Newton-John, beloved actress and singer best known for her role as Sandy Olsson in Grease and for hits such as 1981’s “Physical,” died on Monday (Aug. 8). She was 73 years old.
Her official Facebook page confirmed the news, writing in a statement, “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.”
“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 Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org).”
My older brother down in Santa Barbara almost met her when he was buying a used Chevy Blazer from her husband in the mid-1980s via newspaper classified ads. The address was this beautiful mansion-home on a huge property. My bro said "This is quite a place" and the guy replied "Yeah, well, my wife IS Olivia Newton-John,". But she was pregnant at the time and staying indoors out of public view, so brother didn't get the meet-up.
REST IN PEACE, my dear lady.
My favorite Olivia song is actually one of her first:
https://youtu.be/aJvwcpkBN3A