Olivia Newton-John opens heart

15-06-2006 14:20

Olivia Newton-John has spoken out about her missing boyfriend.The 'Grease' actress admits she is still devastated over the disappearance of Patrick McDermott - her partner of nine years - and is hopeful the rumours he has been seen in Mexico are true.She told Australian TV station Channel 9: "It's very distressing for everyone in the family. We miss him and love him and we'd be thrilled if it was true." The 48-year-old cameraman was believed to have drowned during a fishing trip last June in San Pedro, California.After his disappearance, it was revealed McDermott had mounting debts and speculation was rife that he had "faked" his own death to escape bankruptcy and a possible prison sentence over unpaid child support to his ex-wife, actress Yvette Nipar.McDermott was reportedly seen in Mexico's Baja Peninsula just two weeks ago and one witness even claims to have spoken to him.A US grand jury is currently preparing to launch an investigation into the cameraman's mysterious disappearance.