John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John.Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
John Easterlingis opening up about his late wifeOlivia Newton-Johnsix months afterher death in August 2022 at the age of 73.
In an interview withHoda Kotbon theTODAYshow that aired Friday, Easterling — who appeared in the chat alongside Newton-John’s daughterChloe Lattanzi—discussed the griefover his loss,nothing that he still feels theGreaseicon’s presenceand talks to her, too.
“And then you’ll know I’ll just be walking around the house or throwing the ball for the dogs and just speak to her out loud,” he explained.
Easterling, who held Lattanzi’s hand during the interview, continued, “A guy I was flying with said, ‘You know, John, when you’re lucky enough to have found your true soul mate, and you share a heart, when one passes, the other has the obligation to live life for both.’ And that was very empowering and very powerful for me, and, you know, and gave a way forward.”
John Easterling and Chloe Lattanzi.Monica Schipper/Getty Images
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In 1992, the four-time Grammy Award winner revealed herfirst diagnosis of breast cancer. Her journey — which included a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy and breast reconstruction — ultimately lead to the creation of theOlivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centrein Melbourne.
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Easterling announced his wife’s death on her social media channels. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote at the time.
“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the@onjfoundation.”
Newton-John is due to be honored in anofficial state memorialin Australia next week.
source: people.com
