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Elton John and Mariah Carey have joined the host of famous faces who have paid tribute to the “beautiful and courageous” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed. After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.

Olivia Newton-John - best known for her portrayal as Sandy in the musical Grease - passed away from cancer, her husband, John Easterling, confirmed on Monday.MORE: Olivia Newton-John's top 10 most iconic fashion momentsIn a lengthy post, shared on the late singer's Instagram account, John wrote: "Olivia passed away peacefully at her Ranch this morning, surrounded by family and friends."WATCH: Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73He continued: "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer."READ: John Travolta mourns loss of Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John following her deathMORE: John Travolta 'too raw to talk' following Olivia Newton-John's deathOlivia married John in 2008, a year after they made their relationship public. Since then, the couple have gone through their fair share of ups and downs together, with John being by Olivia's side throughout her battle with cancer.Olivia's only child, Chloe Zattani, also paid tribute to her mother by sharing heartwarming pictures of the two on her Instagram.

Jane Seymour is tearfully paying tribute to her longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. In an interview with ET's Kevin Frazier, Seymour opens up about the pair's enduring friendship, Newton-John's final days, and her legacy. Newton-John died Monday after a 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.

passed away on Monday at the age of 73 after waging a high-profile, 30-year battle against breast cancer. Her one-time lover, cameraman McDermott, infamously vanished without a trace during a fishing trip on June 30, 2005 off the California coast.The pair dated on and off for nine years after her divorce from Matt Lattanzi in 1995.“I don’t think I will ever really be at peace with it,” the Aussie native admitted to Australian Women’s Weekly magazine in 2009, years after the cameraman’s disappearance.

Her husband John Easterling, confirmed the news in a post to social media, saying that Olivia was "a symbol of triumphs and hope".

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 passed away aged 73, after battling cancer on and off for 30 years.The actress, who was best known for starring in hit 1978 film Grease as Sandy, passed away peacefully at her Southern California ranch in the early hours of Monday 8 Aug, her husband, John Easterling, announced via Olivia's official Facebook account. Numerous celebrities flocked to pay tribute to Olivia, with her Grease co-star John Travolta, 68, taking to Instagram to share a heartfelt post about his close friend. Posting a photo of Olivia when she was younger, the actor penned: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at her Southern California ranch following a long battle with cancer.“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her family wrote in a statement posted on her official Facebook page. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”Upon her death, her family is asking that people donate to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund instead of sending flowers. The last photo seen of the actress was posted by her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, on Instagram on Aug 5.“I worship this woman.

John Travolta has paid a touching tribute to his great friend and Grease co-star Olivia Newton-John following her death aged 73.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe actor took to Instagram to share a throwback picture of Olivia, alongside an emotional message. It read: "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

John Travolta has paid sweet tribute to his longtime friend and iconic  co-star, Olivia Newton-John. The Australian actress died on Monday at age 73, following multiple battles with breast cancer over the last few decades.Travolta shared a photo of a young Newton-John to his social media pages, along with a heartfelt message.«My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,» he wrote.

Goodbye to a legend. Tributes to Olivia Newton-John poured in after the actress’ death at age 73 following a lengthy cancer battle.

John Travolta is in mourning since the news of Olivia Newton-John‘s passing.

Grease” star and singer Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at 73 years old. In addition to John Travolta, who shared a heartfelt post about his “Grease” co-star on Instagram, other actors, directors and members of Hollywood took to social media to remember Newton-John’s career.On Monday, Newton-John’s husband announced that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California…surrounded by family and friends,” adding that she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” after sharing her experiences with breast cancer.Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “ONJ. Angel.” ONJ.

Olivia Newton-John is being remembered. After the actress' husband, John Easterling, announced that she died at her California ranch on Monday morning, tributes poured in for the star online. Newton-John was 73 at the time of her death, which came after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.Newton-John's co-star shared a photo of the late actress to Instagram, along with a touching tribute to her.«My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.

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