Actress Olivia Newton-John dies, the unforgettable Sandy from 'Grease'

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Actress

has died this Monday at the age of 73, who will always be remembered as

from the movie

According to various international media, including

or

it was her husband who announced it on the actress's official profile on

"She passed away peacefully on her ranch in Southern

this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask everyone to please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," the message read.

Although the cause of death is unclear, the message says "Olivia has been a symbol of triumph and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the

dedicated to plant medicine and cancer research.

Granddaughter of

Nobel

Olivia Newton-John emigrated with her family to

at the age of five.

At seventeen she won a contest for new talent whose prize was a trip to England.

There she presented her artistic presentation together with her traveling companion

but the duo had to dissolve when Pat's residence permit in the

After his brief stint with the group

(created in the image and likeness of the Americans

for an unsuccessful series on British television), he became known internationally in 1971 with the release of his first single,

, version of the song of the same title by

He won a

with

and, after a long tour with

hosted his own television series.

would be her third big hit, backed by a Grammy for best country performer.

With

there was the curious phenomenon that a film set in 1958 and starring an older generation ended up having an extraordinary reception among the young people of the seventies, perhaps equally rebellious but lovers of music light years away from the original

;

modernity and daring were seen in what was nothing more than a nostalgic and strongly sweetened portrait, and part of the youth of the time profusely imitated, based on black leather, toupees and glitter, an outdated aesthetic.

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