Olivia Newton-John shared touching snap with husband in last post days before death
Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who has passed away at the age of 73, shared a photo of herself and her husband John Easterling two days before she passed away peacefully at her ranch
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Olivia Newton-John stars as Sandy in the 1978 film Grease
Olivia Newton-John shared a touching photo of herself cuddling up to her beloved husband John Easterling just days before she died.
Grease actress Olivia passed away “peacefully” at the age of 73 surrounded by her family at her ranch in Southern California.
Olivia’s husband announced the sad news in a statement, which he shared to her Facebook page and other social media pages.
However, just two days before the sad passing of the icon, Olivia shared a photo of herself alongside her husband to remember fond times.
The image shows the Sandy actress smiling while cuddling up to her beloved husband John, 70, as the pair sit together.
Olivia Newton-John shared a touching photo of herself with her husband
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Actress Olivia is wearing a white, green and pink floral patterned top and a pair of blue denim jeans.
She is looking away from the lens and smiling as her blonde locks are in a curly style.
Olivia’s husband John, who married Olivia in 2008, is looking away from the camera while he hugs his beloved wife.
Actress Olivia shared the touching throwback image with her 511,000 Instagram followers and wrote in the caption: “#flashbackfriday” followed by a red heart emoji.
Grease star Olivia married John in 2008
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John shared a heartfelt statement to pay tribute to his beloved wife Olivia and announce her death
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Days later, John shared a photo of a smiling Olivia to announced she had passed away.
As he posted the image on her social media feeds, including her Instagram, John 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.
“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).
Olivia fell in love with John at age 59
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“Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.”
He then signed the statement off with: “via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John”.
Olivia met John when she was 59, a year after her ex Patrick McDermott went missing during a boat trip.
Speaking of moving on from the tragedy, Olivia told People magazine in 2016: “I dated a little bit, but I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with him and then bam!
“I’m very lucky I have a wonderful, beautiful husband who is just so loving and fantastic. I always tell my friends you’re never too old to find love. I found the love of my life at 59 going on 60! I’m grateful.”
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