Editing Olivia Newton-John (section)

==Illness and death==
In May 2017, it was announced that Newton-John's breast cancer had returned and [[metastasis]]ed to her lower back.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-postpones-concert-dates-to-fight-cancer|title=Olivia Newton-John postpones concert dates to fight cancer|last=Nolasco|first=Stephanie|date=30 May 2017|publisher=Fox News|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> Her back pains had initially been diagnosed as [[sciatica]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/sciatica/sciatica-causes-olivia-newton-john-postpone-performances|title=Sciatica Causes Olivia Newton-John to Postpone Performances|last=Rehan|first=Kelly|website=SpineUniverse|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> She subsequently revealed this was actually her third bout with breast cancer, as she did have a recurrence of the disease in 2013 in addition to her initial 1992 diagnosis.<ref name="Cannabis">{{Cite news|url=https://www.survivornet.com/articles/olivia-newton-john-battling-cancer-for-a-third-time-using-radiation-and-cannabis-oil-for-pain/|title=Olivia Newton-John Opens Up About Getting Cancer for a Third Time – Using Radiation and Cannabis Oil For Pain|website=SurvivorNet|access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref> With the 2017 recurrence, the cancer had spread to her bones and progressed to [[stage IV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-opens-living-212217367.html|title=Olivia Newton-John Opens Up About Living With Stage 4 Cancer|website=Yahoo|date=6 August 2019 |access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> Newton-John experienced significant pain from the metastatic bone lesions and had spoken of using [[cannabis oil]] to ease her pain. She was an advocate for the use of [[medical cannabis]];<ref name="Cancer">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/a-huge-difference-olivia-newton-john-using-cannabis-to-ease-pain-of-her-bone-cancer|title='A huge difference': Olivia Newton-John using cannabis to ease pain of her bone cancer|date=5 August 2019|website=Washington Examiner|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> her daughter Chloe owns a cannabis farm in Oregon.<ref name="Cannabis" />

Newton-John died on 8 August 2022, at the age of 73, at her home in the Santa Ynez Valley of California.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bernstein |first=Adam |date=8 August 2022 |title=Olivia Newton-John, pop singer and 'Grease' star, dies at 73 |language=en-US |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/08/08/olivia-newton-john-grease-singer-dies/ |url-status=live |access-date=8 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808203957/https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/08/08/olivia-newton-john-grease-singer-dies/ |archive-date=8 August 2022 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Dolan |date=8 August 2022 |title=Olivia Newton-John dies at 73, husband says |url=https://myfox8.com/news/olivia-newton-john-dies-at-73-husband-says/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808204100/https://myfox8.com/news/olivia-newton-john-dies-at-73-husband-says/ |archive-date=8 August 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022 |website=FOX8 WGHP}}</ref> Tributes were paid by [[John Travolta]], [[Barbra Streisand]], Australian Prime Minister [[Anthony Albanese]] and many other celebrities.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etonline.com/olivia-newton-john-dead-john-travolta-barbra-streisand-and-more-stars-pay-tribute-188731 | title=Olivia Newton-John Dead: John Travolta, Barbra Streisand and More Stars Pay Tribute &#124; Entertainment Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsworldtick.com/news/australia/she-was-a-wonderful-generous-person-albanese-commemorates-olivia-newton-john/|title='She was a wonderful, generous person': Albanese commemorates Olivia Newton-John|date=9 August 2022}}</ref> As a mark of respect, Melbourne and Sydney lit up many of their landmarks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 August 2022 |title=Sydney Opera House lights up pink in memory of Olivia Newton John |url=https://7news.com.au/entertainment/sydney-opera-house-lights-up-pink-in-memory-of-olivia-newton-john-c-7826814 |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=7NEWS |language=en}}</ref>

In September 2022, Newton-John's family held a "small and very private" memorial service in California for the singer, who asked to be cremated and have her ashes scattered in [[Byron Bay]], on her Santa Ynez ranch, and "in other places that I love".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Cynthia |date=26 September 2022 |title=Olivia Newton-John's Family Held 'Very Private' Memorial Service: Details |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/olivia-newton-johns-family-had-private-memorial-service-details/ |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Evans |first1=Lauren |date=15 August 2022 |title=Newton-John revealed where she wanted ashes scattered before death |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/id-like-to-be-partly-scattered-there-olivia-newtonjohn-revealed-where-she-wanted-her-ashes-in-an-interview-before-death/news-story/16abd3c52970fddfeea8a4826c3cafee |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=skynews |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Olivia Newton-John's FINAL wish: Actress said she wanted her ashes scattered in Byron Bay in unseen interview |url=https://meaww.com/id-like-to-be-with-them-olivia-newton-johns-final-wish-revealed-in-an-unseen-interview |access-date=14 October 2022 |website=meaww.com|date=15 August 2022 }}</ref>

The [[State of Victoria]] offered Newton-John's family a state funeral, which her niece [[Tottie Goldsmith]] accepted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/family-of-olivia-newton-john-accept-dan-andrews-state-funeral-offer-20220811|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812145247/https://www.noise11.com/news/family-of-olivia-newton-john-accept-dan-andrews-state-funeral-offer-20220811|archive-date=12 August 2022|title=Family of Olivia Newton-John accept Dan Andrews' state funeral offer|date=11 August 2022 |publisher=noise11.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=New details emerge about Olivia Newton-John's state funeral |language=en-AU |work=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/new-details-emerge-about-olivia-newton-johns-state-funeral/ar-AA12Owa2 |access-date=11 October 2022}}</ref> Newton-John's Australian memorial service, hosted by [[David Campbell (singer)|David Campbell]], was held on 26 February 2023, at [[Hamer Hall, Melbourne|Hamer Hall in Melbourne]]<ref>[https://www.3aw.com.au/date-announced-for-olivia-newton-johns-state-memorial-service/ When and where Olivia Newton-John's State Memorial Service will be held] [[3AW]] 2 February 2023</ref> and included eulogies from her widower and daughter; a testimonial to her strength of character, optimism and magnanimity by television personality [[Richard Wilkins (TV presenter)|Richard Wilkins]]; montages of her career, family life and wellness centre; a medley of her hits performed by [[Delta Goodrem]], and pre-recorded video tributes from [[Elton John]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Barry Gibb]], [[Dolly Parton]] and [[Nicole Kidman]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boulton |first=Martin |date=26 February 2023 |title='Supernatural' and 'magic' Olivia Newton-John farewelled at memorial |url=https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/friends-and-family-to-farewell-olivia-newton-john-at-state-memorial-20230224-p5cng8.html |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=The Age |language=en}}</ref>