R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022)

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4-time Grammy winner, Olivia Netwon John passed away on Moday, August 8th after a long battle with cancer.

Although she had a truly stellar recording career, racking up a long string of hit records, she became best known for playing the role of Sandy Olsen, the good girl who finally goes bad in the movie. Grease. She is survived by her husband and daughter.

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