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'Grease' star and international music icon Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73.

'Grease' star and international music icon Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73.

The Australian actress and singer was known for playing Sandy in the hit musical.

A statement posted on Newton-John's official Facebook says she "passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends."

Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the 70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie \

Olivia Newton-John, best known for a stong of country and pop hits and starring roles in several classic films, has died after a battle with cancer.

She was a legend in multiple mediums.

She amassed No. 1 hits, chart-topping albums and four records that sold more than two million copies each. More than anything else, she was likable, even beloved.

According to her husband, Olivia Newton-John died Monday at her ranch in Southern California. The Grease star and Grammy winner was 73.

Olivia Newton-John, best known for a stong of country and pop hits and starring roles in several classic films, has died after a battle with cancer.