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Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband John Travolta announced with a “heavy heart.”
The 57-year-old actress, who starred in films such as “Jerry Maguire” and “Twins,” had battled in a “courageous fight” but passed away Sunday according to an Instagram post shared by her husband of nearly three decades.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer,” Travolta wrote. “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. ”
“My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side,” Travolta, who married Preston in 1991, added.
“Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered,” the 66-year-old star wrote.
“I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while,” he said, referring to the couple’s children, Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Their 16-year-old son Jett died in 2009.
“But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. All my love, JT,” the Instagram post concluded.
Preston, who had guest-starred on TV series like “Medium,” “CSI: Cyber” and “Joey,” had studied acting at the University of Southern California. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 13, 1962, Preston’s first major film role was in the romantic comedy, “Mischief,” where she played the part of Marilyn McCauley. She and Travolta met on set while filming “The Experts” in 1987.
Kelly Preston, our second mom from the movies. She leaves a long lasting influence upon an entire generation. Her screen presence will always be treasured. We miss you already. RIP pic.twitter.com/H0jtxuHDTz
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 13, 2020
She was in so many of my favorite movies growing up, Rest In Peace Kelly Preston pic.twitter.com/MYL3EFdL8j
— Melody (@ImReallyMelody) July 13, 2020
The couple celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary in September 2019. She penned a heartfelt anniversary message to the “Grease” star in a post at the time.
“To my dearest Johnny, the most wonderful man I know. You have given me hope when I have felt lost, loved me patiently and unconditionally… made me laugh harder than any other human being possible… shared the most beautiful highs and at times low,” the mother of three shared in her heartfelt tribute to TravoltaPreston wrote. “You’re a dream Daddio and make life so much fun!! I trust my love with you implicitly… with you I know I will always be okay no matter what happens… I love you forever and completely. Happy 28th Anniversary @johntravolta.”
Preston’s final film role was in the 2018 movie “Gotti”in which she played Victoria Gotti, the wife of the Mafia boss John Gotti, who was portrayed by Travolta.
She shared her final Instagram post last month, on Father’s Day, when she posted a photo of her family.
“Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends,” a family representative told People magazine.
“She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched, the representative added. “Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time.”
Shock and heartfelt tributes poured in on social media at the news.
I’m in absolute shock. What a beautiful and amazing actress and person. So sad to hear of her passing at such a young age. My heart goes out to John Travolta and the entire family. What a loss. 🙏 RIP #KellyPreston https://t.co/yRqOmI3CjW
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 13, 2020
Shocked by this sad news. Kelly was such a bright loving soul, a talented actress, and a loving mom and wife. My heart breaks for her family who have already known such sadness and grief. Join me in sending them love and strength. #RIP #KellyPreston https://t.co/DndcfOtlOn
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) July 13, 2020
Kelly Preston.
Can’t remember where, but, met first in late ‘92 I think.
Such a lovely person. In 1995 we auditioned together for Breaking Up, Salma Hayek got that gig.
I havent seen her much, but when I did, she was always the same sparkly eyed gem.
Love to her family.
R.I.P— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 13, 2020
#RIP Kelly Preston . Prayers go out to John, her family and friends.
— Adina Porter (@AdinaPorter) July 13, 2020
This is so sad. I spent an afternoon with Kelly and a few other actresses at a Dolce&Gabbana fashion show and she was open and hilarious and lovely. It was a great afternoon. God bless John Travolta and their kids. #RipKellyPreston https://t.co/XvGQKz3J3b
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) July 13, 2020
RIP to my on screen mom, #kellypreston. What a lovely woman. Such a sad loss.
— Spencer Breslin (@Spencerbreslin) July 13, 2020
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