Serious Health Issue Causes Olivia Newton-John To Cancel Shows

<div><p>Fans of Olivia Newton-John are left worried after a major health announcement regarding the star has caused show cancellations across the country. </p><p>Though many believe Newton-John shot to fame for her starring role in the classic film <em>Grease</em> alongside John Travolta, it was actually 5 years before that when she released her single "Let Me Be There." The Aussie music star was huge in the country music community and even earned a Grammy for her work. </p><p>But now, at age 68, Newton-John is calling off shows on her tour due to a serious health issue. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Olivia-Newton-John.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Olivia-Newton-John_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Minnesota's New Country</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Olivia Newton-John's team announced she is suffering from sciatica and will not be able to continue on her tour, at least for the month of May. </p><div><amp-facebook data-href="https://www.facebook.com/olivianewtonjohn/posts/1555535971125771" layout="responsive" height="600" width="640"></amp-facebook></div><p>Sciatica causes severe pain in your lower back and can send pain down the back of your legs. It can be debilitating and render people immobile. Considering Olivia Newton-John would have to be on stage while suffering from this pain, it's not wonder she cancelled the dates. </p><p>We are sending our well wishes to Ms Newton-John and hope she heals quickly!</p><p>Take a look at her live performance of her first hit "Let Me Be There" and you'll remember why so many people fell in love with her!</p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="xB2cY-8xFdI"></amp-youtube></div></div></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p></div>

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