Olivia Newton-John Is Survived by ‘Amazing’ Blonde Daughter Who She Raised Out of Limelight as an Ordinary Mom

Olivia Newton-John wanted to stay alive long enough to see her only daughter, Chloe, get married. The actress was close to losing Chloe while she was pregnant. But once she welcomed her daughter, she made sure her career never kept her from being a present mother.

The entertainment world was shocked into silence on August 8, 2022, when the news of the death of actress Olivia Newton-John broke on the internet.

The British-born Australian actress/singer was famous for her immense contribution and performance, playing Sandy in "Grease," one of the most successful film musicals ever made.

The news saddened thousands of her colleagues and fans who the late actress and singer entertained during her illustrious career. Olivia died peacefully at her California ranch, surrounded by family and friends.

Olivia achieved enormous success as an actress and a country musician, selling millions of records worldwide. However, her role as high school student "Sandy" in the musical film "Grease" was what first brought her into prominence.

The movie was the biggest box-office hit of 1978, featuring three hit songs, including "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights." The songs were performed by Olivia and her co-star, John Travolta, who was one of the first people to pay tribute to the late actress.

John noted that Olivia "made all our lives so much better." Meanwhile, the movie director praised her for being real, stating that what you see is what you get with her.

After her death, the musician's daughter, Chloe, took to her Instagram to pay tribute to her mother by posting a throwback picture of herself as a kid kissing Olivia, who knelt beside her.

Sadly, three days before Olivia's death, Chloe had also posted a picture of the pair, noting she worshipped her mom, who she referred to as her best friend. The actress's death would undoubtedly have hit her daughter the most.

How Was Olivia Blessed with a Daughter during Her First Tough Marriage?

Olivia met Matt Lattanzi in 1979 on the set of "Xanadu," and the pair connected instantly. However, people close to them felt their combination was very weird because Olivia was the daughter of a British professor while Matt was the son of a maintenance foreman from Oregon.

Also, Olivia was already a famous actress due to her successful role in "Grease," while Matt was an unrecognized backup dancer. Nevertheless, those differences did not affect their relationship, and they married.

However, their marriage was filled with many ups and downs, with Olivia declaring bankruptcy in 1991 after her clothing line "Koala Blue" went under. The actress also had to battle and recover from cancer after she was diagnosed with the disease in 1992.

Olivia and Matt announced their divorce on April 24, 1995, stating they were amicably separating. The only positive of their long-term marriage was the birth of their daughter, Chloe. The couple's child arrived three weeks earlier than expected in 1986. After 12 hours in labor, Olivia said, "She is just beautiful."

During her last interviews before her death, the actress talked about her deep faith and dealing with God while pregnant with Chloe. She said:

"I remember when I was pregnant with Chloe, and I was close to losing her. I went to bed and asked God to save her, and if he did, I would say the Lord's Prayer every night for the rest of my life, and so I have."

After the birth of Chloe, Olivia would wake up before 7 a.m. to feed her cats and dogs before fixing a cup of coffee for herself and taking her daughter's breakfast to her.

The actress also placed her movie career on hold to take good care of her daughter, and speaking about her childhood, Chloe noted she never felt like her mother was a superstar as a kid.

Chloe stated that her mother made sure not to allow her career to affect her parenting, disclosing the actress even drove her to school. The full extent of her mother's fame only hit as she grew older and listened to her music.

Olivia placed her daughter's care and well-being above anything else. The actress also introduced her daughter to acting very early, when the mother and daughter duo starred in the 1994 CBS made-for-TV movie "A Christmas Romance."

Afterward, Olivia revealed her daughter found it hard because she learned acting was not a game and that a lot of hard work went into it.

She also recognized her daughter's star quality early, watching the little kid sing and perform to songs played on the radio. Afterward, Chloe went through a period where she did not want to sing too much. However, she overcame that phase when she sang "At Last" in a TV movie she and her mother starred in.

From that moment, Chloe's singing talents became evident, and she collaborated with her mother in 2016 when she released her album. The duo worked together on the song "You Have to Believe," which became the first Billboard number one single on the Dance Club Songs chart. It also became their first collaborative song to reach number one.

How Did Olivia Help Prepare Daughter’s Wedding While Battling Cancer?

After Olivia's cancer reoccurred, Chloe threw her weight behind her mother, expressing her support and belief the actress would recover. Chloe took to her Instagram to express her support for her mother after the latter canceled her tour after discovering her breast cancer had metastasized to the sacrum.

Meanwhile, as she battled cancer, Olivia was just glad that she was still alive and could witness her daughter get married. The actress stated:

"I'm so lucky to be still doing all these things. I don't think I imagined living this long! I feel very blessed."

After a long engagement, Chloe and her fiancé, James Driskill, planned to tie the knot in 2021. Speaking about her daughter's wedding plans, Olivia revealed that she and Chloe had already gotten her wedding dress.

The actress also disclosed picking out a dress for her daughter was a wonderful experience, and she was grateful to experience it with Chloe.

Olivia stated they had the entire boutique to themselves, which was a very special moment. However, despite the extensive plans, the COVID-19 pandemic scuppered their wedding plans, which did not happen in 2021.

Did Olivia Survive to See Daughter’s Wedding?

Although it was one of her dearest wishes, Olivia did not live long enough to see her daughter get married. The iconic actress and musician died on August 8, 2022, at her ranch in Southern California. Olivia was survived by her husband, John Easterling, her daughter Chloe, her brother and sister, and her nieces and nephews.

The actress also left a legacy that only a few entertainers can match, and the entertainment world and her family would sorely miss her.

Since losing her mother, Chloe has done her best to keep her legacy alive. The 37-year-old honored her mother and held her annual wellness walk to help raise money for cancer. Chloe was brave throughout the experiences but still found it difficult to speak about life without her mother.

Nonetheless, she was grateful for the lovely weather they had in Melbourne and said that her mother was the one to bring the sun out. " She's an angel," she said. One of Olivia's family members, who was also at the charity event, praised Chloe for how strong she was on the day, calling her an “amazing warrior woman.”

Despite how difficult the loss of her mother was, Chloe is proud to continue her mother's legacy and raise funds for cancer research.