Olivia Newton-John’s ex-husband wants fans to “celebrate the joy” the late actress brought to the world.
Matt Lattanzi and his current wife Michelle Lattanzi reacted to the news of Newton-John’s death in a joint statement released on Facebook on Monday.
“Today we lost one of the world’s greats, Olivia Newton-John. Matt and I are so overwhelmed by the love and gratitude shared with us by friends, family and a deeply loving community of fans who will all miss Olivia’s presence in this world,” Michelle wrote.
“I’ve heard really wonderful stories and memories from people near and far, and I honor each of you where those feelings and memories come from,” she continued.
“Nothing will replace the icon we have lost, but her legacy is alive and well in our hearts and memories, as are her contributions to our global culture, her beloved daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and her cancer research and wellness center in Melbourne, Australia.” “
Olivia Newton-John’s first husband, Matt Lattanzi, has reacted to the news of the ‘Grease’ star’s death. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Michelle ended the post by saying, “Please honor your sadness and then celebrate the joy that Olivia’s heart and life’s accomplishments brought to our world. Sending all the love XOXO.’
Newton-John, who became a household name after her role as Sandy Olsen in “Grease,” died Monday at age 73 after a 30-year battle with breast cancer.
Matt is currently married to Michelle Lattanzi.Michelle Lattanzi/Facebook
The “Physical” singer met Matt, now 63, on the set of “Xanadu” in 1980. They dated for four years before saying “I do” in 1984 and welcoming daughter Chloe in 1986
After the couple’s divorce in 1995, Matt was married to their former nanny Cindy Jessup from 1997 to 2007. Meanwhile, Newton-John married John Easterling in 2008.
Matt and Newton-John were married from 1984 to 1995. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Easterling, 70, asked for “privacy at this very difficult time” as he announced his wife’s death in a social media post celebrating her “triumphs and hope”.
The Grammy winner was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and again in 2013 and 2017. She discussed in 2021 how the cancer had progressed to stage 4.
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