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Olivia Newton Johnheroine of the musical “grease“, died at the age of 73, carried away by cancer, Monday, August 8.
A star went out, Monday August 8, in California (United States). Olivia Newton Johnknown worldwide for her role as Sandy Olsen in the movie greasewith John Travolta, died at the age of 73. She had raised the temperature in the summer of 1978. Her interpretation of a free and conquering young girl in the puritan America of the 1950s made an impression. A musical that is still touring the planet in 2022. Passionate about music, her career has been marked by 40 albums and numerous hits.
A life also marked by combat. Olivia Newton John was first diagnosed with breast cancer 30 years ago. The actress then made a public commitment against the disease by publicizing it. “He was an icon”reacts a fan on Hollywood Boulevard where the name of Olivia Newton John is listed on the “Walk of Famous“, for eternity.
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