The world was saddened to learn in August that Olivia Newton-John kicked the bucket at 73 years old. Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, declared her passing and mentioned that the Grease icon kicked the bucket in the wake of doing combating breast disease all through an enormous portion of her life. She was first diagnosed with breast malignant growth in 1992 and was fighting the illness on and off throughout recent decades.

Her husband’s statement, which was posted on Facebook, started, “Woman Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away calmly at her Farm in Southern California today, surrounded by loved ones. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s protection during this truly challenging time.”

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and expectation for more than 30 years sharing her excursion with breast disease,” the statement continued. “Her recuperating inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medication continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Asset, devoted to researching plant medication and malignant growth. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Asset (ONJFoundationFund.org).” Despite the fact that her family didn’t mention her official cause of death, it stands to reason that Newton-John likely kicked the bucket because of malignant growth.

The singer was first diagnosed with breast malignant growth in 1992. Tragically, it returned 2013. In May 2017, Newton-John said that she was diagnosed with breast malignant growth once more and that it had metastasized to her bones. All through her fight with malignant growth, Newton-John continued to work all while sharing updates about her wellbeing process. She spoke to Australia’s 60 Minutes in 2019 and told the power source that she felt fortunate to be alive in the midst of her ongoing fight with the illness.