23 August 2023 , 09:19
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Olivia Newton-John's daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, has spoken out about her health following his mum's death in August last year.
Australian actress Olivia, famed for playing Sandy in Grease, died aged 73, following a 20-year battle with cancer, leaving her legion of loyal fans heartbroken.
Her daughter has now admitted she is struggling to comes to terms with the loss, telling her followers she's been 'neglecting herself'. Taking to Instagram, Chloe said: "I have not been okay. I've had extreme memory loss and difficulty getting out of bed. I've been neglecting myself. One of my mum's biggest messages was to take care of yourself. So, I'm gonna disappear for about three weeks because I'm developing health issues in my mind and body."
Olivia Newton-John's daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, has spoken out about her health following his mum's death (chloelattanziofficial/Instagram)
The Australian actress, famed for playing Sandy in Grease, died aged 73, following a 20-year battle with cancer (WireImage)The dancer then apologised to her family and friends for not being able to 'meet some commitments', adding she hoped to be in a better place in a month's time. Chloe concluded: "I look forward to coming home to my power. I will see you at the walk," referencing her mum's annual Walk for Wellness, which will host its 10th event in Melbourne in October to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.
The singer's famous pals flocked to the comments section to support Chloe, with many saying they understood what she going through. Her cousin, actress Tottie Goldsmith, said: "Can't wait to hold you honey", while Gogglebox Australia's Angie Kent posted love heart emojis.
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Chloe is Olivia's only child, born in 1986 from her first marriage to actor Matt Lattanzi. Last year, Chloe was visibly emotional as she broke down in tears while talking about her mother's legacy on live TV. Speaking about Olivia's annual Walk for Wellness cancer fundraising event as it hit the streets of Melbourne, the singer said she was unable to attend, but watched via video link as she joined Nine's Richard Wilkins live from her home in Santa Barbara.
Discussing the huge turnout, she said: "It's so beautiful to see how many people have come out in support of my mum. John [Easterling, Olivia's widower] and I are there in spirit. But we just needed to take some time to grieve."
The walk saw hundreds take to the streets to fundraise for the facility, which offers "world-leading treatment and care complemented by wellness programs to support patients in body, mind and spirit". Discussing the services offered by the healthcare space, Chloe spoke of the importance of the centre for her mother, describing how it gave her a sense of purpose. "This was her heart," she said tearfully. "This was what she lived for. She saw the benefits of holistic treatments and acupuncture and music therapy."