Olivia Newton-John remembered: grace, energy, 'a symbol of hope and triumph'

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Flowers adorn Olivia Newton-John's Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles Source: AAP / Damian Dovarganes/AP

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The superstar who battled breast cancer is being remembered for her advocacy work in medical research, her voice and her iconic performances in film and on stage.

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