(CNN)Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. A generation of viewers fascinated by the 1970s and the blockbuster "Grease" died Monday, according to a statement from her husband. she was 73 years old.
"Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends on his ranch in Southern California. We respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time. Please, time," her husband, John Easterling, wrote in a statement on the singer's verified Instagram account. "Olivia has been a symbol of victory and hope as she shared her battle with breast cancer for over 30 years." revealed that he was treating Following the early 90's and her 2017 bout with breast cancer, she was diagnosed with cancer for the third time.
Her Rise to Fame
In addition to a string of country and soft rock hits, Newton-John recorded the late 1970s. By then she was already a popular singer. But it was her co-starring role with John Herr Travolta in her 1978 "Grease," arguably her most popular musical film of all time, that catapulted her to a new level of stardom.
She has little acting experience (turned 29 while filming), but the sweet-natured Australian romances Travolta's Alpha Greaser Danny in Southern California. As the transfer student Sandy, Newton-John delivered an indelible performance. High school in the 1950s.
Onscreen chemistry as mismatched lovers undergo a final-act makeover to win each other's hearts - she ditched her ruffled dress for heels, leather, spandex and cigarettes. put in - anchored the film and legions of fans.
Newton-John sang on three of the movie's biggest hits. Duet with Travolta "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights" and her melancholy solo ballad "Desperately Dedicated to You."
Newton-John recorded her first UK single in 1966 and had several international hits, but 'Let Me Be There' topped both in 1973. Until the 10 hit, she was largely unknown to US audiences. Adult Contemporary and Country Charts.
Easy Listening followed with a series of her number one hits, including "I Love You Honestly," "Never Mellow," and "Please, Mr. Please for Her."
Then came Grease, a box office hit in 1978 that became an enduring cultural phenomenon.
The film gave Newton-John the opportunity to change his squeaky-clean image. The cover of her next album Totally Hot featured a black leather singer, but the songs had an edgier, more contemporary pop sound.
Her singing success
In 1981, she took her new sexy persona a step further with "Physical." A provocative lyric that says, "You can't talk if you're not on your side." Although banned by several radio stations, it became her biggest hit, spending her ten weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
She also appeared in several high-budget films, including the musical fantasy "Xanadu" with Hollywood legend Gene Her Kelly. in his last screen role. The film was a big hit, but the soundtrack sold well, and the No. 1 hit "Magic" was born.
In 1983, she teamed up with Travolta again for the romantic comedy Her Fantasy, Two of a Kind, but failed to regain their "Grease" luster.
During her long career, Newton Her John has won her four Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million albums.
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"I've spent a lot of my life in music. I was. When I started, I had country, and I crossed over to pop," she told CNN. "I had a lot of songs in between. I am very grateful. I have a lot of repertoire.
Overcoming Tragedy
But Newton-John also faced troubles and tragedies like her. Her breast cancer diagnosis forced her to postpone and cancel several tours.
"It's very difficult to live with. Her career profile faded in her later years, but Newton-John never stopped recording and performing." Knights' residency and dance club hit "You Have To Believe" were recorded with daughter Chloe.
"I love to sing and all I know is to sing," she told CNN in 2017. I am so grateful that I am still able to do it and that people are still coming to see me. "