Her husband, John Easterling, said she died at a ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends.
The exact cause of death has not been announced, but the artist has been battling breast cancer for 30 years, which was first diagnosed in 1992. The disease returned in 2013, and in 2017 it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to the bones.
Olivia gained popularity in the 70s with the hits If Not for You, Let me Be There and Have You Never Been Mellow.
She gained international fame with the role of Sandy in Brilliant alongside John Travolta.
The film has gained cult status and is often cited as one of the best musicals, mostly thanks to the chemistry between Olivia and Travolta and the songs You’re the One that I Want, Summer Nights and Hopelessly Devoted to You.
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