Easterling Family History & Genealogy

Olivia Newton-John was born to Brinley "Bryn" Newton-John (1914–1992) and Irene Helene Born (1914–2003). She had siblings Hugh and Rona who were both older than Olivia. Her father was born in Wales and her mother was born in Germany. Olivia's family moved from England to Australia in 1954, when she was six years old because her father accepted a job as a professor of German and as the master of Ormond College at the University of Melbourne. She began singing as a teenager, forming a group with three classmates which was called Sol Four. It didn't last long but it led to her being a regular on local Australian television shows and also led to winning a trip to Great Britian. While in Great Britian, she recorded her first single "Till You Say You'll be Mine" in 1966. Her old singing partner travelled to Great Britian as well, and they formed a duo which they called "Pat and Olivia", singing in nightclubs. When Pat had to return to Australia, Olivia stayed in Great Britian and began her solo career. Olivia achieved her first real success in show business when she recorded her first album "If Not for You" in 1971. The title track was written by Bob Dylan and its success led to a second album, which wasn't as popular and wasn't released in the United States. However true fame was achieved when she starred as "Sandy' in the film version of "Grease" in 1978, Her co-star was John Travolta and many of the songs became hits. It was the biggest box hit of '78 and was re-released for the 20th anniversary in 1998 and is the 2nd highest grossing film behind "Titanic". Olivia was quoted as saying about the film: "I think the songs are timeless. They're fun and have great energy. The '50s-feel music has always been popular, and it's nostalgic for my generation, and then the young kids are rediscovering it every 10 years or so, it seems. People buying the album was a way for them to remember those feelings of watching the movie and feelings of that time period. I feel very grateful to be a part of this movie that's still loved so much." Olivia was married twice, although she had a long-term relationship, 6 years, with Lee Kramer who was her manager in the 1970s. She married Matt Lattanzi in December 1984, and they divorced in 1995 after having daughter Chloe Rose in 1986. They remained friends. She then married John Easterling, founder and president of the Amazon Herb Company on June 21, 2008, in "an Incan spiritual ceremony in Peru" followed by a legal ceremony on Jupiter Island, Florida. Although they had been living in Malibu California for four decades, she and husband John moved to Jupiter Inlet, Florida in 2009 and then to the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara California. In 2017, Newton-John's previous bouts with breast cancer had returned and metastasized to her lower back. It was at first misdiagnosed as sciatica. She had first been diagnosed in 1992 and another, unannounced, recurrence was in 2013. The pain was excruciating at the end. Olivia died on August 8, from the metastasized recurrence at her Santa Ynez Valley home. A long tribute to Olivia appeared on CNN Entertainment's website quoting costars and other entertainers. She was loved by many. See the tribute at Olivia Newton-John Easterling: Obituary

John Easterling was born on April 10, 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Easterling.

Edward R Easterling of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1969. Edward Easterling was married to Dana G. (Sikes) Easterling on May 20, 2000 in Tarrant County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward R. Easterling.

Horace M Easterling of Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama was born on June 26, 1916, and died at age 66 years old in October 1982.

Rufus T Easterling of Clanton, Chilton County, AL was born on June 17, 1924, and died at age 68 years old in September 1992.

Johnnie C Easterling of Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi was born on December 11, 1916, and died at age 68 years old in April 1985.

Leland R Easterling of Hartsville, Darlington County, SC was born on October 26, 1925, and died at age 75 years old on January 29, 2001.

Hugh C Easterling of Saltillo, Lee County, MS was born on March 21, 1921, and died at age 78 years old on March 1, 2000.

Alvin O Easterling of Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama was born on June 25, 1924, and died at age 60 years old in February 1985.

Dees W Easterling of Laurel, Jones County, MS was born on June 10, 1917, and died at age 82 years old on April 6, 2000.

Durward W Easterling of Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL was born on July 17, 1926, and died at age 75 years old on May 5, 2002.

Earl H Easterling of Clanton, Chilton County, AL was born on December 8, 1920, and died at age 66 years old on September 21, 1987.

Troy A Easterling of Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi was born on March 11, 1913, and died at age 65 years old in July 1978.

Travis R Easterling of Oakwood, Leon County, TX was born on December 6, 1926, and died at age 67 years old on May 8, 1994.

Cleave Easterling of Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas was born on January 2, 1903. Cleave Easterling was married to Frances M. (Baines) Easterling on December 10, 1970 in Montgomery County, TX, and died at age 74 years old in March 1977.

Gary Lee Easterling of Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas was born on September 20, 1949, and died at age 60 years old on June 1, 2010.

George R Easterling of Ashland, Boyd County, KY was born on January 11, 1923, and died at age 72 years old on September 17, 1995.

George W Easterling of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on September 2, 1907, and died at age 86 years old on March 30, 1994.

Howard Easterling of Ellisville, Jones County, MS was born on July 9, 1920, and died at age 81 years old on February 3, 2002.

Louie F Easterling of Richton, Perry County, MS was born on February 9, 1918, and died at age 84 years old on September 19, 2002.