Olivia Newton-John's Battle With Breast Cancer: In Her Own Words

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09.08.2022 - 06:23

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Olivia Newton-John's fans, friends and family are mourning her death. On Monday, Aug. 8, the actress' husband, John Easterling, broke the news that she had passed away.

She was 73.As her husband noted in his Instagram post, Newton-John's death comes after her decades-long battle with breast cancer, which she was extremely forthcoming about to the public.

Her story has inspired and encouraged others on the same health journey.Over the years, ET has spoken to Newton-John throughout her ups and downs.

Here is a look back at what she has so candidly said about her battle with breast cancer since being first diagnosed in 1992.

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