The last days of Olivia Newton-John: Star was lucid and ‘pain free’
Inside Olivia Newton-John’s final days: Husband John Easterling says she was lucid and ‘pain free’ as details of her state memorial are revealed
Olivia Newton-John was “pain free” in her last days, her widower revealed Thursday, when details of her statewide memorial were released.
The Greece star’s husband, John Easterling, said that despite the difficulties he faced with his cancer diagnosis, his final days were spent in peace.
“She was very clear and very alive and very conscious and pain free. So there was a quality of life there at the time that I think she’s so critical of,” she said. the daily telegraph.
Olivia Newton-John (right) was ‘pain free’ in her final days, her widower John Easterling (left) revealed on Thursday, as details of her state memorial were unveiled.
‘That was part of Olivia’s great contribution to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center…giving people a true quality of life was close to her heart. That’s a big focus there and he was with Olivia throughout her entire trip as well.
His comments come as details of a state monument honoring the Australian singer and actress were released.
She will be remembered at a free, ticketed service to be held on Sunday, February 26, with tributes from family and friends.
The singer and actress passed away in August last year after battling breast cancer.
The event at Hamer Hall, Arts Center Melbourne, will include a performance by singer Delta Goodrem, who played the actress in a 2018 miniseries.
Olivia battled breast cancer three times after she was first diagnosed in 1992 and underwent chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and breast reconstruction surgery, but sadly she died on August 8 of last year at her ranch in southern California. California.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews hailed her as a hero for her contributions to the arts and her philanthropy, including raising funds for cancer research.
“Dame Olivia Newton-John was an inspiration to many around the world,” he said.
His comments come as details of a state memorial to honor the Australian singer and actress were released.
“Her work in cancer research and treatment saved and changed lives, and her music was the soundtrack to a generation.
“We know that Victorians are eager to celebrate the life of a driving force in medical research and an icon of film and music, with a service befitting of his international recognition.”
The star also founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Center in Melbourne, which supports people living with the disease.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews hailed Newton-John as a hero for her contributions to the arts and her philanthropy, including raising funds for cancer research.