Olivia Newton-John's grieving husband John Easterling discusses the stars final ... trends now Olivia-Newton John's grieving husband John Easterling has discussed the stars final days and revealed the singer was 'free of pain'. The beloved Grease star died August 8 2022, aged 73, following a 30-year battle with breast cancer. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph in Australia, American businessman John, 70 - who wed Olivia in 2008 - said that despite the difficulties of her illness she spent the end of her life 'in peace'. 'She was very clear and very alive and very conscious and not in pain. So there was a quality of life there at that time that I think is so critical.' Olivia had breast cancer three times and was first diagnosed in 1992, before it returned in 2013 and again in 2017, eventually spreading to her spine. RIP: Olivia-Newton John's grieving widow John Easterling has discussed the stars final days and revealed the singer was 'free of pain' (pictured together in 2000) John went on to gush about his late wife's 'uncommon ability to care' and said she would have been surprised by global outpouring of grief. 'All the accolades... she would kind of brush that off' Adding: 'She was just busy focusing on living her life being a joyful spirit.' Last week John called his late wife 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles, according to The Mirror. The event, which was also attended by Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi, included a musical tribute featuring a medley of the Grease and Xanadu star's biggest hits, performed by Aussie musician Delta Goodrem, according to Variety. It was during that tribute that John opened up and shared about the love story he and Olivia shared in their lifetimes. 'Olivia and I unexpectedly, madly, deeply, forever fell in love in the Amazon rainforest,' he revealed to the riveted crowd. 'For the past 15 years, I've been blessed to share the depth and the passion of her being,' he continued. 'Every day with Olivia was a bit of magic. Every day with Olivia was supernatural.' Beloved star: The beloved Grease star died August 8 2022, aged 73, following a 30-year battle with breast cancer (pictured in 2018) Peace : 'American businessman John, 70 - who wed Olivia in 2008 - said that despite the difficulties of her illness she spent the end of her life 'in peace' While reflecting on her life and their relationship during the tribute, he also revealed that his late wife gave her time, name and effort to cancer research centers in both Australia and the United States. 'There's an old adage that like attracts like, and Olivia knew that her voice and her huge profile of talents were a gift,' the Jupiter, Florida native said, before adding, 'Her legacy continues as a joyful, healing spirit who is continuously focused on moving things, in her words, 'into the love and the light.' Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1992. And in the wake of her recovery, she became an advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues. John, who's the founder and president of the Amazon Herb Company, would end up meeting Newton-John a few years later, in the mid-90s. Emotional: Last week John called his late wife 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles (pictured with Olivia's daughter Chloe Lattanzi) They married in an Incan spiritual ceremony in Peru in June 2008, which was followed that up with a legal ceremony nine days later on Jupiter Island in Florida. More than 25 years had gone since her breast cancer diagnosis when Olivia made the shocking announcement that she had again been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. It was during this time that she revealed she had a previous recurrence of the disease four years earlier, but had decided to keep the news private. Sadly, the If You Love Me, Let Me Know star revealed that her third diagnosis had metastasized, spread to her bones, and progressed to Stage IV. It comes after news was announced of a state memorial that would be held in the late stars honour. The event at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, will include a performance from singer Delta Goodrem, who played the actress in a 2018 miniseries. Beloved: Olivia ultimately died at her beloved ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley of California on August 8, 2022, with husband John by her side All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility