The world of film and music has been rocked by news that Olivia Newton-John has died, aged 73.

Successful music star Newton-John, who appeared opposite John Travolta in Grease, died of breast cancer.

Her husband, John Easterling, announced the news on Monday (8 August), stating that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends”.

Newton-John, who was known by many as Sandy in the 1978 musical film Grease, made headlines in 2017 when it was reported that her former boyfriend had been discovered after going missing for 12 years.

Patrick McDermott disappeared while on a fishing trip in 2005.

After setting off on a boat from San Pedro Marina, McDermott, who was 48 at the time, mysteriously vanished. Personal items, including his wallet, were found on board the vessel.

It was determined via a US Coast Guard investigation in November 2008 that McDermott “most likely” drowned, but, despite this, the circumstances around his disappearance led to the belief that he might have faked his own death.

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