Dame Olivia Newton-John's fight for breast cancer awareness continues even in death
msn.comcancer awareness after fighting the disease since she was 44, with her work continuing even in death. The actress died at the age of 73 this week after battling cancer, but the legacy of the Grease star, played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta, lives on.
Raising awareness and vital funds for breast cancer research even in death, her family asked for donations to her own foundation in her memory in lieu of flowers.
Her husband, John Easterling, said in a statement that Newton-John had died peacefully at her ranch in California, surrounded by family and friends.
He added: ‘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. ’The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, has since received an overwhelming amount of calls following the star’s death.
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