Dame Olivia's husband, John Easterling, announced his wife's passing on Instagram. The actress, who played Sandy in Grease, was 73.
She had battled for 30 years with breast cancer, although her cause of death was not revealed.
Maureen McCormick, who played Betty Rizzo in stage show versions of Grease, said:"Rest In Peace Olivia Newton-John❤️ Love you. xoxoxoOscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin said:"I am SO saddened at the news of the passing of Olivia Newton-John."Mia Farrow said:"Very sad that lovely, talented, brave Olivia Newton-John has died. I never got to meet her, but everyone says she was wonderful- always kind.
"I loved Grease & her music & I coincidentally also bought & lived in for a while the wonderful home she built in Malibu. May she Rest In Peace."
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