How did Olivia Newton-John pass away?

Olivia Newton-John, an actress, singer and activist, passed away on September 4, 2020, at the age of 71. She had been battling cancer for several years, and her family confirmed the news of her death in a statement.

The Australian singer and actress was born in Cambridge, England, in 1948, and began her career in the 1960s. She went on to become one of the most successful singers of the 1970s and 80s with hits such as "I Honestly Love You" and "You’re the One That I Want". She also starred in the iconic musical Grease, as well as other films such as Xanadu and Two of a Kind.

In 1992, Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she publicly disclosed and used as an opportunity to raise awareness about the disease. She became a passionate advocate for cancer research and established the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia. In May 2018, she announced that she had been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, and continued to fight the disease with grace and positivity until her death in 2020.