Olivia Newton-John's passing, her husband John Easterling has given further details about some of her final moments before her death.MORE: Exclusive: Gayle King on why interviewing Olivia Newton-John is a career highlightThe singer passed away on 8 August after a lengthy battle against breast cancer, and her husband has continued to be a voice for her through his ongoing breast cancer advocacy.Now he has revealed just what his late wife's final wish was, and just how tied it was to her journey and advocacy with breast cancer.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John: Beautiful tributes for the star from family and friendsMORE: Exclusive: Sir Cliff Richard's emotional tribute to 'soulmate friend' Olivia Newton-John – 'My heart aches'Speaking with The Herald Sun, John explained how privileged Olivia felt to have the access she did to proper cancer treatment.It deeply impacted her final wish, which was for fellow cancer patients to have the same opportunities as her, through her Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre.He said: "Her dream with the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Centre was to have Australians going through cancer have access to the similar types of treatments." John and Olivia always showed up when it came to advocating for breast cancer researchThe couple have always argued in favor of cannabis as an alternative or supplementary cancer treatment, and often lobbied to change medical cannabis regulations because of it.
Joan Hotchkis, star of the ‘Odd Couple’ and ‘Legacy,’ dead at 95
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in a statement to Deadline.Born September 21, 1927 in Los Angeles, Hotchkis got her start in show business in 1954 after she landing the leading role of Lizzie in “The Rainmaker” at Hollywood’s Players Ring theater. The then-rising star then moved back to New York, whereupon she joined the Actor’s studio and appeared in various TV commercials and guest spots.
From there, Hotchkis would go on to star in a string of iconic 19650s and 60s soap operas, including “The Secret Storm,” “Bewitched,” “General Hospital,” “Welcome To It,” and “My World” opposite William Windom. Her small screen success would continue into the 1970s, during which Hotchkis had parts in “Lou Grant,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “The New Dick Van Dyke Show,” and “Barnaby Jones.” In perhaps her most famous TV role to date, the prolific TV star appeared on “The Odd Couple” as Dr.
Nancy Cunningham, the only steady girlfriend of Oscar Madison (Jack Klugman).Hotchkis’ talents weren’t limited to the small screen. The dramatist appeared in the movies “The Late Liz,” and “Old Boyfriends,” and the Clint Eastwood film “Breezy” (1973), which also starred William Holden.
In her final credited role, Hotchkis appeared as Madeleine in the 1993 TV movie “The Disappearance Of Christina.”Also known for her writing prowess, the polymath famously penned the thespian bible “Not Acting Please,” and became a playwright with “Legacy” in 1974, which she later adapted into a film of the same name the following year.Shortly leaving the organization, Hotchkis was diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor, which she had successfully removed. However, she subsequently quit TV and film and turned her full attention to the theater.Hotchkis is survived by her daughter Paula and many loved
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Joan Hotchkis Dies: ‘The Odd Couple’ & ‘Legacy’ Star Was 95
Joan Hotchkis, a veteran actor, writer, screenwriter and playwright, known for The Odd Couple and Legacy, died on September 27 in Los Angeles. She was 95. Her daughter Paula Chambers said Hotchkis death was due to congestive heart failure.
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