- The Washington Times - Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Singer Olivia Newton-John said she’s “in shock” after a contractor fatally shot himself in her Jupiter, Fla. home.

According to authorities, construction was being done on the home, owned by Mrs. Newton-John and her husband. The couple was reportedly out of town when Christopher Pariseleti, 41, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Construction workers were seen crying at the mansion, which is reportedly up for sale, the UK’s Mirror reported.

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Mrs. Newton-John is widely known for her role in the 1978 film “Grease” with John Travolta.

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