Show Notes
Olivia Newton-John was one of the most beloved stars of her generation — the voice behind Physical, the unforgettable Sandy in Grease, and a woman whose warmth made her famous around the world.
But behind that famous smile was a life marked by extraordinary highs, private battles, a disappearance that remains a mystery more than 20 years later, and a cancer diagnosis that would ultimately transform Olivia's life and legacy.
This week on Dead Famous, I tell the remarkable story of Olivia Newton-John.
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