Camilla Franks pays tribute to Olivia Newton John who helped her through her own cancer battle

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Fashion designer Camilla Franks shares a heartfelt tribute to her ‘angel’ Olivia Newton John who helped her through her cancer journey: ‘I needed a light and you were there’

  • Camilla Franks, 46, has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Olivia Newton John
  • Olivia died on Monday at her Californian home after a 30-year fight with cancer
  • The fashion designer said Olivia was an inspiration during her own health battles
  • She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 resulting in a double mastectomy
  • She underwent chemotherapy and had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed
  • Camilla said ‘angel’ Olivia would ‘reach out’ despite her own health struggles

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Fashion designer Camilla Franks has shared a touching tribute to Olivia Newton John who helped her through her own cancer battle following the actress’ death. 

Camilla said ‘angel’ Olivia was an ‘inspiration’ who ‘gave her hope’ and ‘held her hand’ during her own health struggles with breast cancer that resulted in a double mastectomy and the removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

She is now in remission. 

The 46-year-old took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late Grease actress and singer with images of the pair at Olivia’s last ever concert two years ago where she wore one of Camilla’s designs on stage. 

She will be visited Gaia Retreat & Spa next week – which Olivia once owned – to light a candle and say ‘goodbye and thank you’. 

Fashion designer Camilla Franks (right) paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton John (left) who she said was an ‘inspiration’ and helped her through her own battle with cancer

The 46-year-old said ‘angel’ Olivia ‘gave her hope’ and ‘held her hand’ during her own health battles with breast cancer that resulted in a double mastectomy and the removal of her ovaries

The beloved Aussie star died on Monday aged 73 at her home in southern California after a 30-year fight with cancer.

‘During a time in my life I needed a guiding light, Olivia you were there. My inspiration. Always reaching out and checking in even throughout your own battles which you fought so bravely and with such grace,’ Camilla wrote in the post

‘You’d send me lotions and potions (which sometimes I got wrong). You gave me hope. You held my hand. You were my inspirations and always will be.’

She took to Instagram to pay tribute to the actress and singer with images of the pair at Olivia’s last ever concert two years ago where she wore one of Camilla’s designs on stage

Olivia Newton John, 73, passes away after 30-year cancer battle

Olivia’s battle with breast cancer first began in 1992 when she was just 44 years old.

She was very open about her diagnosis and treatment, which famously included the use of medical marijuana.

The actress famously beat breast cancer twice but was diagnosed again in 2017.

Despite the cruel toll the disease was taking her life – including crippling her for a period – Olivia kept performing, including touring the US in 2018.

She spent the last few years at home, campaigning for animals’ rights and raising money for her charity online.

She also was a strong campaigner for the use of medical cannabis for treatment in Australia.

The Grease star died at the age of 73 in Southern California on the morning August 8.   

Olivia’s death was announced by her husband John Easterling on Monday on her social media pages. 

Easterling said his wife died at her Southern California home surrounded by family and friends. 

‘Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,’ he wrote.

‘We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.

‘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,’ he added.

 The family asked for donations to be made to her cancer organization, the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, instead of flowers.

The designer continued saying was Olivia ‘selfless and kind’ and her heart is with her family during this difficult time. 

‘You were one of this world’s true earth angels and I will miss and love you always,’ she said.

‘The world has a broken heart because your heart broke down barriers worldwide. What a gift it was to be in your life and experience your magic.’

Camilla was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer just four months after giving birth to her daughter Luna, in 2018.

 Camilla was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer just four months after giving birth to her daughter Luna (pictured), in 2018

She discovered a lump while breastfeeding Luna, now four, whom she shares with fiancé J.P. Jones.

After giving birth and having a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery Camilla endured six months of ‘intensive’ chemotherapy. 

She later removed her fallopian tubes and then her ovaries are a preventative measure. 

 After giving birth and having a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery Camilla endured six months of ‘intensive’ chemotherapy

Camilla has been open about her ‘heartbreaking’ ordeal in the years since her diagnosis. 

In 2020, she penned an open letter to herself in ten years’ time where she celebrated her good health and reflected on her ‘unspeakably difficult’ journey. 

‘Your greatest role yet was the simple title of ‘Mum’. You earned this name in 2018 when Luna Gypsy Jones joined you earth side, just three months before you were diagnosed with BRCA1… It was short lived bliss, so brutally ripped away with no warning or explanation,’ she wrote. 

‘You took on a new title of Mum Fighting Breast Cancer. As a result of the BRCA1, this also meant the big O came into play. Not that one, your ovaries. Yep, they would need to go too. A big full stop. To robbed of things, you will never know again…⁠F*#% you, cancer.’

Camilla underwent surgery to remove her ovaries in May last year and is believed to be in remission currently. 

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