What’s the Aaron Ramsey Curse: Why Internet’s Convinced It Was What Killed Grease Star Olivia Newton-John
The Aaron Ramsey curse became the topic of discussion among football fans after the death of Olivia Newton-John. Four times Grammy winner and actor, Olivia Newton-John passed away on Monday at the age of 73 at her home in southern California. The actress was popular for her role in the musical Grease and for tunes such as “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical.”
She disclosed earlier that she was unable to perform on stage anymore due to breast cancer, which has metastasized and spread to her back. The news of her demise was made public through her Instagram account saying that she passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends.
What is Aaron Ramsey Curse?
The Ramsey Curse or the Aaron Ramsey curse is a term used to describe a phenomenon, according to which every time the footballer, Aaron Ramsey scores a goal, a celebrity dies within a few hours of that goal. The curse is linked to the deaths of many celebrities including Paul Walker, Robin Williams, Ken Norton, Ray Williams, and many others.
After the singer and actor, Olivia Newton-John passed away on Monday, people started linking it to Ramsey’s first goal for the French Ligue 1 club. May believe it cannot be a coincidence.
Aaron Ramsey joined the French club earlier this month on a free transfer. He scored the goal in a match against Toulouse FC at TFC stadium in Toulouse, Southwestern France.
My head is sayin', "Fool, forget him"
My heart is sayin', "Don't let go
Hold on to the end"
That’s what I intend to do
I'm hopelessly devoted to you. ✨#OliviaNewtonJohn #Grease pic.twitter.com/WLVSadqypA— Since 1990 🤍 (@EffecomeF) August 9, 2022
Fans took the social media to discuss the occurrence of the Aaron Ramsey curse once again. One fan account said, “Ramsey Curse strikes again, he scored yesterday…Olivia Newton-John died…”
Another user said, “Aaron Ramsey has struck again RIP Olivia Newton-John..”
One more user, @Carlos_1982 tweeted, “Once again Aaron Ramsey scores and a celebrity dies, I’m sure someone has made him aware of what happens every time he scores, RIP Olivia Newton-John #AaronRamsey #AaronRamseyCurse #RIPOliviaNewtonJohn.”
John Travolta Pays Tribute to Olivia Newton-John
Meanwhile, Olivia Newton-John has received an immense amount of love and tributes from her fans all around the world. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John’s costar in Grease also paid tribute to the late actor. He said, “My dearest Olivia, you made all our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much and we will be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
When did the Aaron Ramsey Curse Start?
Back in 2009, on many occasions, Ramsey’s goal was followed by a celebrity death within net few hours or days. Taking this into consideration many concluded that there is some sort of connection between goals and deaths.
According to believers, the curse has caused many celebrities to die. It includes a long list of names including movie stars, business persons, and singers.
During an interview Aaron Ramsey also talked about this conspiracy theory propagated by football fans, where he did acknowledge that his curse took down some baddies, referring to the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Source: Marca
