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Famed Grease star Olivia Newton-John inspired Jane McGrath to fight hard for breast cancer sufferers after the Hollywood actress was first diagnosed in 1992 aged just 43.
Newton-John, 73, died peacefully on Tuesday in her US home.
Her confronting early diagnosis struck a chord with the former wife of Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, who lost her own battle with breast cancer in 2008.
After her passing, from 2009 onwards, the Sydney Cricket Ground has been transformed into a sea of pink for one day of the annual January Test, with millions raised to help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses.
The touching scenes have become a staple of Australia's summer of cricket - and last year alone, the McGrath Foundation generated $3million.
Grease star Olivia Newton-John inspired Jane McGrath to fight for breast cancer sufferers and their families - after the actress was first diagnosed in 1992 aged just 43 (the actress is pictured with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi)
