Olivia Newton-John’s Household Had Personal Memorial Service: Particulars

Saying goodbye. Olivia Newton-John was mourned by her kinfolk at a personal memorial service after she died of breast most cancers at age 73, Us Weekly completely confirms.

“There was a small and really personal household gathering in California final week to have fun Olivia,” a consultant for Newton-John’s family members tells Us. “The household prefers to maintain the main points of the occasion personal presently.”

The Xanadu star’s husband, John Easterling, introduced her demise by way of social media on Monday, August 8, writing, “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) handed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by household and associates. We ask that everybody please respect the household’s privateness throughout this very troublesome time.”

He continued: “Olivia has been an emblem of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast most cancers. Her therapeutic inspiration and pioneering expertise with plant medication continues with the Olivia Newton-John Basis Fund, devoted to researching plant medication and most cancers.”

Together with Easterling, Newton-John is survived by her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, whom she shared with ex-husband Matt Lattanzi. As her demise made headlines, followers shared their favourite reminiscences of the late Australia native, together with her Grease costar John Travolta.

“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so a lot better. Your affect was unimaginable,” the Saturday Night time Fever actor, 68, wrote by way of Instagram simply after her demise was introduced. “I like you a lot. We are going to see you down the street and we are going to all be collectively once more. Yours from the primary second I noticed you and ceaselessly!”

Newton-John’s daughter, Chloe, 36, additionally paid tribute to the Hollywood icon after her demise, sharing just a few classic images of herself with the “Bodily” singer. In a single pic, the Two of a Sort actress held her toddler daughter on the seaside, whereas a number of different snaps confirmed Chloe as an grownup making ready to movie a mission together with her mother.

Although the “Hopelessly Devoted” singer was recognized with most cancers three separate occasions all through her life, she by no means let these well being battles get her down.

“In case you suppose optimistic ideas, you’ll create a optimistic world round your self and appeal to optimistic individuals to you,” the “Magic” songstress informed Us Weekly completely in April 2019 amid her third breast most cancers battle. “I’m very fortunate in all these areas; I’ve the most effective husband on the planet and the most effective daughter. I’m fortunate.”

Multiple 12 months later, Newton-John gave Us an unique replace on her well being whereas she was selling her new track, “Window within the Wall,” which she recorded together with her daughter.

“I really feel very well, thanks. Because of my husband and his plant medication. I’m doing very well,” she informed Us in January 2021, referring to Easterling’s hashish remedies, which aided in her ache administration. “Plant medication has been extremely therapeutic for me, however I feel it’s simply maintaining a optimistic angle and believing that I can be OK … might be an important half.”

With reporting by Diana Cooper