Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban issue emotional statement after death of Olivia Newton-John

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Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban have issued a rare joint statement to share their sadness following the death of Olivia Newton-John on Monday.READ: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's daughter Gracie mourns death of 'legend' Olivia Newton-JohnThe Australian actress and her musician husband took to their respective Instagram accounts and posted the same two images, one of the couple beaming for the camera while posing with a smiling Olivia, and another of Nicole and Olivia sharing a sweet embrace.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 after breast cancer battleCaptioning the photos, they both penned: "Livvie brought the most divine light into the world… so much love, joy, inspiration and kindness...

and we will always be hopelessly devoted to you - Keith and Nic."The Grease star passed away "peacefully" at her California ranch surrounded by family and friends.

She was just 73. Olivia fought breast cancer three times and was first diagnosed in 1992, aged just 44. Her cancer returned in 2013 and again in 2017.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleMORE: Olivia Newton-John reveals she's desperately missing her family amid cancer battleThe singer's husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news of her death on Monday, August 8, alongside a photograph of her on Instagram and an emotional statement.A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman)Nicole and Keith shared the same photos and tribute to OliviaIt read: "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.