Olivia Newton-John, the Australian actress and singer greatest identified for her position as Sandy Olsson within the blockbuster film “Grease” and for giving hit numbers akin to 1981’s “Bodily,” has died on Monday, in response to a press release from her husband. She was 73-years-old.

Her official Fb web page confirmed the information on Monday in a press release, “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) handed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by household and buddies. We ask that everybody please respect the household’s privateness throughout this very tough time.”

“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. In lieu of flowers, the household asks that any donations be made in her reminiscence to the Olivia Newton-John Basis Fund.”

The singer revealed in September 2018 that she was getting handled for most cancers on the base of her backbone. It was her third most cancers prognosis, following bouts with breast most cancers within the early ’90s and in 2017.