Olivia Newton-John's state memorial 'will be more of a concert than a funeral'
Goldsmith told free-to-air Channel 9 on Wednesday that the late artist would be buried in California, where she lived with her husband John Easterling.
Easterling, the plant medicine researcher, was one of the first to share the news of Newton-John’s death via Instagram on Monday, stating that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends”. Born in Cambridge, England, Newton-John relocated to the Victorian capital, Melbourne, as a child. Both countries embraced her, as she went on to a enjoy a hits-laden pop career with some of the biggest singles of the ‘70s and ‘80s, including “Physical,” “Xanadu,” “You’re The One That I Want” and “Summer Nights.” Those last three singles all reigned over the Official U.K. Singles Chart, and appeared on the soundtracks for films in which she starred,, respectively.
Among the awards and honors Newton-John collected during her lifetime was an Officer of the Order of the British Empire , Officer of the Order of Australia , a Companion of the Order of Australia a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, four Grammy Awards, she was appointed a Dame, and, in 2012, she was named a National Living Treasure of Australia by the National Trust of Australia.After being diagnosed for breast cancer in 1992, the disease returned in 2013.
Following that initial diagnosis, ONJ became a tireless advocate for advancements in cancer research and treatment. Through her journey, she established the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre and created the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund to raise much-needed funds for different treatments and therapies to beat cancer, including plant-based medicine.
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