Actress Kelly Preston, renowned for her roles in movies like "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire" and the wife of John Travolta, has passed away at the age of 57 due to complications stemming from br-ast cancer.
According to a family representative, on July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, a beloved wife and mother, lost her battle with br-ast cancer, which she had fought for two years. She had chosen to confront this challenge in private, receiving medical treatment while surrounded by her closest family and friends.
The representative described her as a vibrant, beautiful, and compassionate soul who left a profound impact on everyone she encountered.
Kelly Preston and John Travolta had two children together, Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 9. Tragically, in January 2009, they experienced the heartbreaking loss of their son Jett, who was 16 years old at the time.
Kelly Preston embarked on her acting career in 1985 with her debut role in the film "Shameless" and went on to gain recognition for her appearances in films like "Twins Strike Twice" (1988), "Jerry Maguire" (1996), and "For Love of the Game" (1999).
Later in her career, she featured in movies like "Battlefield Earth" (2000), "Death Sentence" (2007), and "The Last Song" (2009). Additionally, she appeared in the music video for Maroon 5's song "She Will Be Loved."
Her final appearance on the silver screen was in "Gotti" (2018), where she starred alongside John Travolta, portraying the wife of the notorious mobster John Gotti.
Kelly Preston and John Travolta exchanged vows in September 1991, while she was pregnant with their first child, Jett.
John Travolta himself confirmed his wife's passing through an Instagram post, expressing profound sadness over her loss. He described her as someone who had shown great courage during her two-year battle against br-ast cancer and who had been surrounded by love and support. He concluded by stating that Kelly's love and her life would always be cherished and remembered.
