Olivia Newton-John's Husband John Easterling Pays Tribute To His Late Wife With Heartwarming Post
11.08.2022 - 02:21
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John Easterling is opening up about the loss of his wife Olivia Newton-John.
On Wednesday, the Amazon Herb Company founder took to the Grease star’s Instagram account to share an adorable throwback photo of them and write an open letter to his other half.
This comes just days after he announced the 73-year-old passed away at her Southern California ranch surrounded by family and friends on Monday. While he did not state the cause of death, a source told TMZ she passed due to “metastatic breast cancer.” Her niece Tottie Goldsmith also told Australia’s 9 Now News that she suffered “other complications” from being in the hospital “with a very susceptible immune system.”
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John began the emotional message by reflecting on the ease of their 14-year marriage, saying:
What a gift to experience that kind of love! He went on to address the many things he admired about the actress, musing:
Such kind words!! She really did touch so many hearts with her music and films.
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As Perezcious readers know, Olivia suffered many health battles in her life. In 1992, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease she would end up fighting two more times in her life. In 2017, she announced her cancer had returned, this time as stage four breast cancer. Along her fight, she was outspoken about medical research and living life to the fullest. Reflecting on how lucky he was to have loved and been loved by Olivia for so long despite her challenges, John continued:
Such a touching post! It just goes to show they shared a truly powerful bond! Check out his full post (below)!
It’s incredible to