Olivia Newton-John, the top female pop vocalist of the 1970s, died Monday. She was 73.
Her husband posted the news on her official Facebook page, writing:
“Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
Originally slotted as a country vocalist, she quickly conquered the pop charts with a succession of hits.
