Actress Olivia Newton-John, star of 'Grease', dies at 73

A Hollywood legend has passed away.

star Olivia Newton-John

has died aged 73, her husband said in a statement on Facebook on Monday.

🔴Olivia Newton-John has passed away, her family announces.

She was 73 years old and surrounded by her loved ones.

The cause of death is not specified, but according to TMZ, she lost her 30-year battle with breast cancer.https://t.co/oO5WAZH7ON pic.twitter.com/fq0eTGPdsH

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The actress "passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends," the statement said.

She had been battling breast cancer for 30 years.

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