Olivia's Brave Cancer Battle - I Won't Let This Beat Me

The iconic singer has defeated the disease once before, and there’s no way she’s giving in this time around.

She’s regarded as one of the most talented people in the music industry, but more than that, Olivia Newton-John is loved for her beautiful soul and her unbreakable spirit.

Last week, Australia’s favourite singer once again called on her incredible strength as she vowed for a second time not to let breast cancer beat her, and promised her beloved fans she will “be back later in the year, better than ever”.

The 68-year-old, who’s long been a source of strength and inspiration to people battling cancer, was determined to explain to her fans why she is postponing her US and Canadian tours.

In a statement, the singer – who is married to herb company CEO John Easterling – revealed the back pain that had caused her to postpone part of her concert tour last month has turned out to be breast cancer that has spread to her back. It comes 25 years after her first bout with the disease.

Despite Olivia’s brave face, her friends say behind closed doors she is devastated by the diagnosis, which she received a fortnight ago at home in California.