Olivia Newton-John's Ex-Husband Matt Lattanzi Breaks His Silence Over The Star's Death

Upon her passing, Olivia Newton-John's ex-husband, Matt Lattanzi — with whom she shared daughter Chloe Lattanzi — was comforted by the outpouring of condolences he received from friends, family, and her fans around the world.

Upon hearing the news of his former wife's passing, Matt encouraged everyone to "celebrate the joy" that Olivia brought to so many lives. Matt's current wife, Michelle Lattanzi, has also issued a statement echoing his sentiment. "Today we lost one of the world's greats, Olivia Newton-John," she wrote on Facebook. "Matt and I are so overwhelmed with the love and gratitude shared with us by friends, family and a deeply loving community of fans who will all miss Olivia's presence in this world."

Newton-John and Matt divorced in 2005, but the actor was still deeply touched by the display of support. Michelle went on to encourage Newton-John's fans around the globe to "honor your sadness, and then celebrate the joy that Olivia's heart and lifetime achievements endowed in our world."