The iconic English-Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, the   beloved for her portrayal of Sandy in Grease, has died. She was 73.

Her official social media accounts say that Newton-John died on August 8 when she was at her Southern California residence. A declaration said, "In the presence of her loved ones this morning at her Ranch in Southern California, Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully. Please respect the family's privacy at this very trying time, we ask everyone."

Although Newton-John battled breast cancer for more than 30 years, her cause of death was not mentioned in the notice, which did, however, mention her protracted illness and humanitarian work. The statement added, "Olivia has been a symbol of victories and hope for over 30 years sharing her experience with breast cancer." "The Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which is focused on studying plant medicine and cancer, carries on her pioneering work in plant medicine and healing inspiration. The family requests that any memorial contributions be directed to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund rather than flowers."

She had a lengthy career in the entertainment industry, specialising primarily in songwriting and recording. Newton-John is one of the best-selling artists of all time with an estimated 100 million records sold globally.

In her career, she amassed over 15 top 10 singles, five Billboard Hot 100 number one singles, and four Grammy Awards. She was ranked seven on Billboard's list of the Greatest Hot 100 Women Artists and twenty on the list of the Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time. She was given the Order of the British Empire designation by Queen Elizabeth in 1979.

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