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The one they still want. The cast of Grease shared touching tributes to their former leading lady, Olivia Newton-John, after she died following a decades-long battle with breast cancer at age 73.

Olivia Newton-John’s heartbroken husband and daughter are unlikely to attend a fundraiser being held in her memory next month. The legendary Grease actress died on August 8 after battling breast cancer for 30 years. She is survived by her only child, daughter Chloe Lattanzi, and beloved husband John Easterling who she married in 2008. In September, a fundraiser – called Walk for Wellness – is being held in Newton-John’s memory to supports the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre.

Read more: Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in a scene from the film 'Grease', 1978 Taking to Instagram moments after the news was made public, John posted a snap of the late star - sharing a tribute with his 4. 1 million followers. He wrote: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

John Travolta following the death of family friend Olivia Newton-John, who passed away on Monday aged 73.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe aspiring singer was one of the first to respond to John's heartbreaking tribute message to his Grease co-star and cloes friend, simply replying to her dad's message with a series of red love heart emojis. The singer's husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news on Monday August 8, alongside a photograph of her on Instagram and an emotional statement.VIDEO: Olivia Newton-John opens up about cancer diagnosis It 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.MORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella receives sweet message from Olivia Newton-JohnMORE: John Travolta's new photo with daughter Ella blows fans away"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.

Olivia Newton John has sadly passed away at the age of 73.

Danny and Sandy forever. John Travolta’s response to Olivia Newton-John’s death shows how he’ll always have love for his co-star.

Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73.The Grease star, who famously played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta, died earlier this morning.Her husband, John Easterling, confirmed the news in a statement.‘Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,’ it read.‘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 requested that donations were made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund.The statement concluded: ‘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.’Her cause of death has not yet been confirmed but the late actress was battling cancer before she died.Travolta led tributes to the late icon on Instagram, sharing a throwback photo of his former co-star.‘My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,’ he wrote in the caption.

Olivia Newton-John died "peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends," according to an Instagram post shared by her family. She was 73. "We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.

Dame Olivia Newton-John, who is best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, has passed away at the age of 73, her husband has confirmed.

Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. In a statement posted to Instagram, her husband, John Easterling, broke the news of her passing Monday. Alongside a photo of the  star, the caption read, «Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.

Dame Olivia Newton-John has passed away, her husband has confirmed.