Olivia Newton John cries as she is awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in Los Angeles
Daily MailShe is one of her country's greatest treasures who was announced on the Australia Day honours list earlier this year. And on Wednesday, Olivia Newton John, 70, broke down into tears as she was presented with a Companion of the Order of Australia. Scroll down for video Tears of joy: On Wednesday Olivia Newton John, 70, cried as she was presented with a Companion of the Order of Australia After being presented with the award by Australian ambassador to the US Joe Hockey, Olivia thanked the small gathering for taking in the occasion with her. Struggles: The top gong comes as it was revealed in September last year Olivia is battling cancer for a third time Last month, her husband John Easterling said she was 'doing extraordinarily well' since the heartbreaking diagnosis. Fighting through: Last month, her husband John Easterling said she was 'doing extraordinarily well' since the heartbreaking diagnosis John appeared via video link from Santa Barbara in the U.S. as part of a panel to discuss the barriers preventing Australians from accessing medicinal cannabis.
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