Olivia Newton-John heartbreaking final post with husband John Easterling

Olivia Newton-John’s final Instagram post three days before her death has moved the entertainment industry and beyond.

Olivia Newton-John’s final Instagram post three days before her death has moved the entertainment industry and beyond, as millions around the globe continue to mourn the loss of the Aussie icon.

The singer and actress posted a throwback photo with her husband John Easterling with the caption: “Flashback Friday.”

She made no reference to her health in the post.

In the family statement, Mr Easterling said Newton-John “passed away peacefully” surrounded by family and friends, describing his late wife as “a symbol of triumphs and hope”.

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer,” his statement read.

Stars from around the world have continued to share their tributes to the beloved Grease actress.

In a post to Instagram, former co-star John Travolta praised Newton-John.

“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much,” he wrote.

“We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”

Aussie star Bindi Irwin shared a photo of herself holding Newton-John’s hand during a charity event, writing: “One of the kindest and most wonderful souls the world has ever known.”

Hollywood heavyweight Antonio Banderas said: “Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”

“Love and Light ONJ. You were a true icon and I absolutely adored you,” former co-star Rebel Wilson said.

Barbra Streisand also wrote a tribute to her on Instagram: “Too young to leave this world. May she RIP.”

“I love you forever,” Aussie singer Delta Goodrem wrote.

“The whole world will feel this heartbreak today because the entire world felt Olivia’s unmatched light. A force for good. A force of nature. Strong and kind.’

“My mentor, my friend, my inspiration, someone who always guided me… she was always there for me. Family to me. I don’t have all the words I would like to say today but I hope everyone will join in celebrating our beloved Olivia, her heart, soul, talent, courage, grace… I love you forever ❤️.”

Olivia Newton-John was well loved across the entertainment industry.

During her career, the singer, songwriter and actor won four Grammys and had five number one hits and ten top ten hits throughout her long career.

Newton-John was born in Cambridge, in England’s east, in 1948.

She began performing at just 14.

During her career, the singer, songwriter and actor won four Grammys and had five number one hits and ten top ten hits throughout her long career.

She was made at Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s 2020 New Year’s honours which meant she could officially used the term Dame Olivia Newton-John.

Her first solo album was released in 1971 with a title track by Bob Dylan. In 1974 she represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest finishing fourth in Brighton, in southern England, where ABBA won with Waterloo.

She also found success in this US where she won the 1974 Country Music Association female vocalist of the year gong despite not being American, ruffling feathers.

High school musical Grease, released in 1978, saw her fame head to even more lofty heights with the movie becoming the highest grossing in the US that year.

Stars from around the world have continued to share their tributes to the beloved Grease actress.

In 2008 she helped fund the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs.

In 2019, Newton-John told US TV host Gayle King on the CBS Sunday Morning program that she coped with cancer by being – to a certain extent – in “denial” about it

“Denial is really good. It’s really healthy.”

The singer said thinking about cancer was “consuming” her day.

“And after a time I went, you know what, I don’t know what my time is; I need to enjoy my life.

“So I’m going to eat a cookie. And I’m going to have a cup of tea if I want to; and if I want to have a little bit of wine, I’m going to do that because the joy of life and everyday living has to be a part of that healing process as well.”

Flowers were left at the The Olivia Newton- John cancer and wellness centre at Heidelberg.

Originally published as Olivia Newton-John heartbreaking final post with husband John Easterling