Olivia newton-john wikipedia biography

Diagnosed with breast cancer in , Newton-John eventually went into remission and then suffered a relapse in She devoted much of her time to raising awareness and funding for cancer research and supported various environmental causes and charities. Perhaps best known for playing the squeaky clean Sandy in the movie musical Grease , she got her start as a singer in her teens.

Newton-John went to England in the mids and performed in clubs and on television. Newton-John made a splash in the United States with her third solo album, Let Me Be There , the title track winning a Grammy Award for best country female vocal performance.

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More awards and successful albums followed. The release of the film adaptation of the successful Broadway musical Grease made Newton-John an international star. Set in the s, the film told the story of two teenagers in love from two different social worlds. Newton-John portrayed the virtuous cheerleader Sandy opposite Travolta in the role of Danny, a rough-around-the-edges, but tender greaser.

Audiences fell for the fun, catchy music, engaging storyline, and appealing performances.

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It became one of the most successful musicals in movie history. Unfortunately, Newton-John was unable to replicate her earlier success with her next film, Xanadu Attempting to cash in on two popular trends of the time—roller skating and disco—the movie bombed, though the soundtrack did well. The movie eventually gained a cult following.

Newton-John hit the charts again with the song "Magic. While she continued making albums in the mids, Newton-John's musical career quieted down. She focused on other aspects of her life, including launching a chain of clothing stores called Koala Blue, and starting a family.