Olivia Newton-John: Music icon and cancer advocate

Olivia Newton-John was a globally recognized singer and actress who became a pop icon during the 1970s and 1980s. Best known for her role as Sandy Olsson in the musical film ‘Grease’ and hits such as ‘Physical’ and ‘You’re the One That I Want’, she sold over 100 million albums and won four Grammy Awards.

Born in England and raised in Australia, Newton-John was also a prominent cancer advocate. Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1992, she spent decades battling the disease and campaigned for the medicinal use of marijuana to assist patients with pain. She channeled her experiences into wellness advocacy and research through the establishment of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.