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Olivia Newton-John's Inspiring Final Years
15 May
Summary
- Biography details Olivia Newton-John's courageous fight against cancer.
- She founded a cancer center and supported research into medicinal plants.
- Her family, including daughter Chloe, was by her side.
- Newton-John found comfort in medicinal cannabis treatment.
- She was determined to inspire others despite her pain.
A new biography, "A Little More Love," offers an intimate look into the final years of Olivia Newton-John's life, emphasizing her resilience and indomitable spirit. The book details her courageous battle with breast cancer, a fight that began in 1992 and continued until her passing in 2022 at the age of 73.
Newton-John's commitment to helping others was profound. She founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre in Australia in 2012, providing vital treatment for patients. In 2020, she and her husband, John Easterling, launched the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund to research medicinal plants as cancer therapies.
During her final years, Newton-John found significant comfort from medicinal cannabis, managed by her husband, a practitioner of plant medicine. Her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, was a constant source of support, with the mother-daughter duo quarantining together and releasing a duet, "Window in the Wall," in 2021.
Despite experiencing considerable pain in her last few years, Newton-John remained determined not to dwell on negativity. Her nephew recalled her moments of sadness but also her profound strength, noting her wish for loved ones not to focus on the negative. She was deeply aware of her power to inspire, finding gratitude in every moment.
