KELLY PRESTON - Twins actress and John Travolta's wife - died at the age of 57 yesterday. Preston wrote in the caption of a photo of her hugging Jett as a baby. According to a Yahoo! And in April, he posted a cute video of him and Kelly with their children Ella Bleu and Benjamin, wishing fans a happy Easter. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Before falling for John Travolta, Preston was married to SpaceCamp costar Kevin Gage (not pictured) from 1985 to 1987. ", KELLY PRESTON'S DEATH IS LATEST HEARTBREAK FOR JOHN TRAVOLTA, FAMILY, Kelly Preston and John Travolta attend the New York Premiere of "Gotti" at SVA Theater on June 14, 2018 in New York City. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. I love you so much mama.. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.". "It must have resonated with her, because she absolutely loved the story and she loved the script," Williamson remembers. In her final Instagram photo, Preston wished Travolta a Happy Father's Day, with Ella and Benjamin by her side, plus a throwback shot of Jett. John and Kelly also had a son named Jett - who tragically died at the age of 16 in 2009. "That's one of the biggest compliments I could ever be paid really, because I'm a huge fan of his." "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friend," the rep told People. Travolta posted on social media, "It is wi. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. The "Jerry Maguire" actress would have been 59 years old on Wednesday. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. The announcement of her death was made by he. SpaceCamp led her to further roles in mid-'80s teen films Mischief and Secret Admirer (pictured). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. Her body was then transferred to a funeral home and she was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Brooksville, Fla., the outlet reports. In a 2018 interview withGood Morning America, she shared their "secret" to a successful marriage, "I think it's communication. It was Preston's husband John Travolta who first broke the news of her death. The movie also starredTravolta as John Gotti in the leading role. It was shot in Nova Scotia and featured Ron Eldard, Britt Robertson, Michael Riley, Jamie Johnston and Geordie Brown. John and Ella's touching messages came moments after a representative for the family announced that Kelly died over the weekend. "We all were and are aware of that aspect of the industry, and we would talk about the things that weren't quite right. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband, John Travolta, confirmed in an Instagram post. All rights reserved. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the age of 57 after battling breast cancer for two years. or redistributed. Tragedy struck in 2009, when Preston's son Jett, who had autism, died at age 16 following a seizure. [44] Preston had been receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; she had also been treated at other medical centers. But Kelly was nothing but positive about it as a whole. At age 5, her family moved to Iraq and later to Australia, though she returned to Hawaii to graduate from Punahou High School. I was doing commercials for thousands of dollars, but I'd still babysit for $3 an hour just because I loved it. John Travolta honors final film of late wife Kelly Preston: 'She was very proud of it'. and Blue Jasmine meant that the time was right for her own story to reach the screen. A representative for Preston's family told People, "Choosing to keep. It's clear that Preston and Travolta kept the memory of Jett close to their hearts. "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter,"Preston wrote onInstagram. ", Preston's life may have been cut tragically short, but it looks like she made the most of it and spent as much time with her kids as she could. Jett arrived in 1992. ", In the interview with Health, Preston also revealed that becoming a mom was something that she had wanted ever since she was a little girl. kelly preston last words. On April 3, 2000, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Ella Bleu. The Jerry Maguire star was seen hugging her husband John and their two kids, Ella, 20, and . But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. Keep it fun.. She is survived by her husband and fellow actor, John Travolta, 66, and their children Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 9. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. [36][37] His death was attributed to a seizure. "He always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' Kelly and John's daughter Ella also took to the social media platform to speak on her mother. Preston and Travolta added to their family once more in 2010 with the arrival of son Benjamin. digital series and has interviewed several celebrities and influential leaders within the entertainment industry. Kelly Preston Dead at 57: John Travolta, Ella Travolta and More Pay Tribute. Sign up here for exclusive access to all your favorite celebrities Sending love to some of my favorite people in the world," she wrote in April for the caption of an Instagram photo of her and Travolta sitting alongside Jett and their second on Brett. According to Williamson, Preston never showed any signs of discomfort or illness during those intense three-and-a-half weeks. She played the girlfriend of her husband John Travolta's character Terl in the film Battlefield Earth,[16] for which she received "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 21st Golden Raspberry Awards. ", Kelly posted her last Instagram in June in celebration of Father's Day. Yet while this "adored wife and mother" will always . "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast . ", Kris Jenner snubs Kim's daughter North, 9, in post about her grandkids, Exiled Duggar sister spotted at Jana's bash despite estrangement from parents, Savannah says goodbye to Today colleague in emotional live moment, GMA's TJ looks somber out shopping as disgraced host & Amy fight suspension, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, John shared this photo of him and Kelly in February, as she battled breast cancer, Kelly kept on smiling despite battling the killer disease. ", In one of her last interviews with "Extra," Kelly revealed the secret to their marital success, sharing, I think just communicate. Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu on Oct. 13, 1962. ", Production on Off the Rails began on location in England in early 2019, by which time Preston had received her breast cancer diagnosis. Keep reading to see what she wrote to her husband, as well as the heartwarming family photo she shared. "Honestly, in a million years I would never have known there was anything wrong with her. I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you dont hear from us for a while. ", John added, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. "But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". "Happy Birthday to our sweetest Jetty, we love you!!" "I heard Cate Blanchett at the Oscars saying that the industry needs to wake up to the fact that women-centered stories made money. Privacy Policy | She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. "And I do feel that this film is a celebration of her, which is what she'd want. You change, so you want to change together. They said, "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer. "Kellys love and life will always be remembered. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer," representative told PEOPLE. Thank you for your love. [38] In September 2009, Travolta and Preston confirmed longstanding speculations when they testified that their son had autism and suffered regular seizures. And the family continued to share heart-warming pictures and videos, keeping their hidden pain and Kelly's illness private. The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. He suffered a seizure and hit his head in a bathtub. Preston was two months pregnant with the couple's son Jett when they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, by a Scientology minister. She loved working and she really could straddle all aspects of a great performance. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. [8], As a child, she lived in Iraq,[9] and also Australia,[10] where she attended Pembroke School, Adelaide. Published on July 13, 2020 01:34 AM. John Travolta revealed the sad loss of his wife, actor Kelly Preston, after her private battle with breast cancer. She shared this post to Instagram in February, Kelly in a cute Easter video alongside her family, The Grease actor shared this heartbreaking update with his fans yesterday, Kelly was fighting breast cancer when this photo was taken on a film set in February 2019, The mom-of-three shared this picture with daughter Ella in May, although it is believed to have been taken in October last year, The last family photo shared on social media before Kelly died, Kelly and John on the set of The Experts in 1989, Kelly Preston on how she met her husband John Travolta. In 2008, she was cast in a television pilot called Suburban Shootout,[19] and had a short term recurring role in Medium. The first shows Preston and Travolta with their kids, Ella and Benjamin. I love you so much mama.". Preston and her daughter, who is also an actress, were quite close. She worked at the brand for nearly four years covering news, features, human interest, evergreen, holiday gift guides and more. '", Following the news of Preston's passing, Ella took to Instagram to honor her late mother with some beautiful words. ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. [8] He arranged her first film audition for the role of Emmeline in The Blue Lagoon (1980), which she lost to the younger Brooke Shields. Her mother, Linda, was an administrator of a mental health center. "Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. While ill, Preston also starred alongside Travolta in the 2018 movie "Gotti," the premier of which turned out to be her last red carpet appearance. When she was not on set filming, Preston was championing her family. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, What Kelly Prestons Death Certificate Reveals About Her Final Hours. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. Preston dated and was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. He shared a photo of Kelly and told his fans: 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. Preston is survived by her husband, 66,daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. The only daughter of Travolta and Preston decided to follow in her parents' footsteps to become an actress, and starred in the 2019 film, The Poison Rose, alongside her famous father and Morgan Freeman. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. "He's given the house a renewed spirit and purpose," the actor added to PEOPLE in 2011. ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." Loving husband John wrote in the comment section under the offering: "I love you all so much.". John typed: "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. 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"She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Real Estate Investment Funds - Search Now. Kelly Preston died at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. Hairspray's John took to Instagram on Monday morning, shortly after a representative for the actor and his family confirmed that Kelly had died following a secret two-year battle with breast cancer. "I was an expert babysitter. She studied acting at the University of Southern California and went on to star in hit films such as 1988's "Twins," 1996's "Jerry Maguire," and 1999's "For Love of the Game.". "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you," she wrote in the June post that included a family photo. 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. She was 57. Preston was married to actor Kevin Gage from 1985 until their divorce in 1987. "I've always wanted to be a mother, ever since I was 11," she said. "Thank you for your love. Kelly Preston 's last Instagram post celebrated her husband of 29 years. [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. "As far as I'm aware, she didn't want to bring that to the film. Diane J. Cho was the Features Editor of PEOPLE Digital from 2019 to 2022. "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. The 20-year-old concluded the heartbreaking post by writing, "Thank you for your love. Jett died at age 16 back in 2009, according to Us Weekly. "When we were scripting the film, I wanted the friend who died to be played by Debbie Harry," the director reveals. In a dose of bittersweet news, Preston's last post on social media was actually a tribute to Travolta for Father's Day 2020. The world is reeling at the news that actress Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after years of battling breast cancer in secret. The Gottiactress joked of her tech-savvy daughter, "She's like, 'It is about time, you have to join this century!'" US Weekly reports the actress's death certificate reveals. " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Kelly is survived by her husband, and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. In a Crowe-esque touch, Off the Rails is scored entirely to the music of beloved rock band Blondie. She stood by her 20-year-old daughter, Ella, who was an aspiring actress, and in 2019 she gushed when she landed a role alongside Travolta in "The Poison Rose.". Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. "Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. She also starred in the movie Jack Frost (1998). JOHN TRAVOLTA, KELLY PRESTON REMEMBER SON ON WHAT WOULD'VE BEEN HIS 28TH BIRTHDAY She reportedly did her last red carpet appearance for the New York City premiere of "Gotti." Preston also. TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Off the Rails premiered July 23 in the U.K. and Ireland. [29] Preston and Travolta had three children: son Jett, daughter Ella Bleu,[30] and a second son, Benjamin. She was 57. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. Interestingly, Preston's character in the film is also an actress and at one point expresses frustration with the way her talent is frequently devalued on her current job on a male-dominated TV medical drama. Despite her illness, Preston also used her son's death to advocate for people with autism. She appeared in the crime thriller Death Sentence (2007), in which she played Helen Hume, the wife of Kevin Bacon's character Nick. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. Kelly Prestondied at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart - YouTube Fans were shocked when John Travolta took to Instagram to confirm that his wife, actress Kelly Preston, had died of. 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. Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report. In 2019, Preston shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Travolta kissing Jett. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a. Preston died on July 12, at the age of 57, after a two-year battle with breast cancer that she'd kept out of the public eye. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A look back at Pete Davidsons dating history. Off the Rails, which marks the final film . Oh my gosh, and if you don't look good that day, you're like, 'Oh man, I'm gonna post some fruit. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". It's a celebration of a brilliant actress." HOW KELLY PRESTON SPENT HER FINAL YEARS WHILE PRIVATELY BATTLING CANCER, Actress Kelly Preston died in July at age 57, her husband, John Travolta, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post at the time. In 1997, she starred in Nothing to Lose, which co-starred Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence. The actress, a mother of three and wife of John Travolta, died on July 12, 2020, after a two-year battle with breast cancer By Kate Hogan and Diane J. Cho Updated on October 13, 2022 10:25 AM Share. Sharing a smiling selfie of her and John, 66, with their kids Ella, 20, and Ben, nine, Kelly . Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for August 18, Decision on charges in fatal 'Rust' shooting to be announced Thursday, district attorney says, Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo reflects on working with Mel Gibson in Braveheart: A huge break, Hugh Jackman talks new movie 'The Son,' losing his own father and how both made him 'a different parent', 'Star Trek' star George Takei rips William Shatner's trip to space on Jeff Bezos' dime: 'I did it for longer', Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death deferred as investigation continues, Pamela Anderson says stolen sex tape 'ruined' relationship with ex Tommy Lee: 'Our hell began'. Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. [20], She was a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, appearing in its print and television ads. Her body was transferred from there to a nearby funeral home. Fans were shocked when John Travolta took to Instagram to confirm that his wife, actress Kelly Preston, had died of breast cancer at age 57. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. One picture posted on 22 June shows the couple posing with their kids . Preston's final Instagram post was wishing Travolta, who she had been married to for 28 years, a happy Father's Day. They said their "I dos" in an unannounced ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris. [33][34] In 2003, Preston appeared on The Montel Williams Show to promote L. Ron Hubbard's Purification Rundown, which she credited with helping her son. The What A Girl Wants and Jerry Maguire actress, 57, died on Sunday after a. Thank you for your love. ", "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Marriage Profile", "John Travolta Celebrates 'Most Beautiful' Daughter Ella on Her 21st Birthday: 'Your Dad Adores You! In a holiday gift for. "Happy. Husband John Travolta . But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". AsPeople reported, the actress whose roles ranged fromJerry MaguiretoMischief passed away on July 12, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. Kelly Preston died on July 12, 2020, at her home in Florida after two years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday at the age of 57 following a two-year battle with breast cancer. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. She found even more on-screen prominence in late '80s and '90s movies including Twins with Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, For the Love of the Game with Kevin Costner, Holy Man with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum and Jerry Maguire (pictured) with Tom Cruise. Ahead of the movie's U.K. release this past summer, Travolta shared the Off the Rails trailer on his own Instagram feed, writing: "Off the Rails is Kelly's last film she was very proud of it and of all of the wonderful talent that she got to work with in it.". "She talked about them a lot, and obviously missed them," Williamson says. His memory lived on in her heart and in April she paid tribute to him in a birthday message. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Thank you for your love. [39], On January 23, 2009, three people were arrested in the Bahamas in connection with a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against Travolta and Preston concerning the circumstances of their son's death. During production, Preston shared pictures from the film on Instagram, including the day that Dame Judi Dench who has a small role in the film was on set. Bridgewater was charged with abetment to extort and conspiracy to extort and resigned from the Senate as a result of the allegations. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [28] They married in 1991, traveling to Paris on an Air France Concorde for a wedding ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon (on the Place de la Concorde) on September 5, 1991. Kellys love and life will always be remembered. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! Market data provided by Factset. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Preston met John Travolta at a screen test for their 1989 comedy, The Experts, while Preston was still married to Gage. Stars bring out their *haute* looks for Paris Fashion Week! She & John Travolta had one of the most enduring (29 year) Hollywood marriages & were two of . ", She added, "Johnny and I really give our kids the space to discover who they areto make their own choices and to experience the joys of life. He was 16. The actress died at the age of 57 on Sunday. [31] Preston remained a Scientologist until her death. She wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you . Jett, who had Kawasaki syndrome, passed away after suffering a seizure and hitting his head on a bathtub. Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. She was 57. All my love, JT. Preston was a devoted mom to her three children, and Jett's death in 2009 left her devastated. 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. "Who wouldn't want to be friends with Debbie Harry?!". Proud mom Preston took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter's rise as an actress, writing, "Still in absolute awe of my stunning daughter @ella.travolta I just re-watched all of her interviews this past week doing press for #thepoisonrose and she has jumped into 'the family business' as an absolute natural. Market data provided by Factset. Lets take a look at Kelly Prestons last Instagram post that will break your heart.#KellyPreston #RIP #CelebRead Full Article: https://www.thelist.com/225946/kelly-prestons-last-instagram-post-will-break-your-heart/ Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 - July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. [18], In 2004, she was in the Maroon 5 music video "She Will Be Loved", which featured a love triangle and romantic scenes between her and Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine. Legal Statement. The actor paid tribute to his wife's "courageous fight" as he revealed that she had battled the disease for two years, after they chose to keep her illness private. "Still in absolute awe of my stunning daughter @ella.travolta I just re-watched all of her interviews from this past week doing press for #thepoisonrose and she has jumped into 'the family business' as an absolute natural," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox. "Don't sweat the small things," she said. She then attended Punahou School in Honolulu, graduating in 1980,[11] and studied drama and theater at the University of Southern California. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Kelly, 57, bravely carried on smiling and working after her diagnosis, two years before she passed away on Sunday morning. From What A Girl Wants to The Last Song, actress Kelly Preston became one of the silver screen's most devoted on-screen parents in recent years. ", Travolta added, "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. Paying tribute to her mother, the couple's daughter wrote on Instagram: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. ", John and Kelly's daughter Ella wrote of her late mom on Instagram, "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. ", Preston's daughter, Ella, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mom on Instagram after the news of her passing broke. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you ," she wrote. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. "Jerry Maguire" star Kelly Preston battled breast cancer for two years before passing away on Sunday, but it never stopped her from being a dedicated actress, loving mother, and wife to John Travolta during her brave final days. "I have a special place in my heart for those with autism and special needs. [17] She appeared as the protagonist's flying, superhero mother in the film Sky High (2005). On June 21, Preston had posted a beautiful Fathers Day tribute to her husband and children, including their late son Jett. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [5][6][7] Her mother subsequently married Peter Palzis, a personnel director. "Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy.". Preston was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Florida. She had even managed to continue acting, looking healthy on set in Mallorca in February 2019, accompanied at all times by her daughter. On July 12, 2020, actress Kelly Preston passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. ", "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter," Preston added. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. "To my sweet love, Jett you are in our hearts forever," she wrote in the caption. The world is reeling at the news that actress Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after years of battling breast cancer in secret. As People reported, the actress whose roles ranged from Jerry Maguire to Mischief passed away on July 12,. [12], While living in Australia, she was discovered at age 16 by a fashion photographer who helped her get work in commercials and other small parts. [13] At that time she changed her last name to Preston.[14]. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Ad Choices [21][22], Her final red carpet appearance came at the New York City premiere of her husband's motion picture Gotti in 2018.[23]. "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you," she wrote. She appeared in more than 60 television and film productions, including Mischief (1985), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), and For Love of the Game (1999). ", As a small production, Off the Rails had a demanding shooting schedule that saw the cast and crew visiting 38 locations in only 26 days. [35], On January 2, 2009, Jett Travolta died while the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. Kelly spent her final days at her family's home in Clearwater, Florida. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Something went wrong, please try again later. "She was thrilled to bits about that," Williamson confirms. He adopted her, and she used his name at the start of her acting career. This transpired during their testimony at the trial resulting from an extortion attempt related to their son's death. She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . A post shared by Kelly Preston (@therealkellypreston), Preston's husband, John Travolta, and their children, Ella and Benjamin, didn't accompany her to Europe, but the director remembers them being regular topics of conversation. Travolta commented on the post, "I love you all so much.". I love you so much mama.". Sharing on his devastation at losing his love and mother of his children, the Pulp Fiction cast member uploaded a stunning snap of his late wife and penned a lengthy caption where he praised friends, family and medical professionals for their support and added that he would be taking some time out to "heal" following the tragic loss. Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. She was 57 years old. [24] She also had a relationship with George Clooney in the late 1980s. "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," he wrote. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. So I thought, 'This is the time to revisit this. All rights reserved. He reportedly suffered a seizure and hit his head on the bathtub while the family was vacationing. I love you so much mama. With the sad news that Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rita Wilson, and many more celebrities have posted tributes on their social . Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock. "All Kendra is now is five looks delivered in reaction to a male doctor explaining something to her," Cassie complains to her friends at one point. Preston died in July last year after a private battle with cancer. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. ", "She once very sweetly said that I was a bit like [Jerry Maguire director] Cameron Crowe, because I love music and I've got a big heart," Williamson adds. Her father, who worked for an agricultural firm, drowned when she was three years old. 4: "White Secret", "Maroon 5 She Will Be Loved (Official Music Video)", "2019 Razzie Awards nominations: Full list of Razzie nominees in all 9 categories 'honoring' the worst movies of the year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelly_Preston&oldid=1131627420, Episode: "Things That Go Creep in the Night", Episodes: "Joey and the Dream Girl: Parts 1 & 2", This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 01:16. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . "Love your kids like it could be the last moment. Tuesday, 14 July 2020 01:09 PM EDT. Terms of Use | [40] One of the men, Obie Wilchcombe, a member of the Bahamian Parliament and former Bahamian Minister of Tourism, was described as a "close friend" of Travolta and Preston. "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. [42], On July 12, 2020, Preston died at the age of 57 at her home in Clearwater, Florida,[43] two years after she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. He is heartbroken. [50], "Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies of breast cancer at 57", "Hawaii-born Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at age 57", "John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer aged 57", "Travolta's Demolition Derby: Comic-book nuttiness lifts 'Battlefield Earth', "Kelly Preston List of Movies and TV Shows", "How Kelly Preston spent her final years while privately battling cancer: The actress dedicated a lot of time to her family", "Inside John Travolta & Kelly Preston's 28-Year Love Story", "Kelly Preston Charlie Sheen DID NOT Shoot Me! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. John Travolta paid tribute to his late wife Kelly Preston on her birthday. She married John Travolta in 1991, and collaborated with him on the comedy film The Experts (1989) and the biographical film Gotti (2018). And director Jules Williamson hopes that audiences now view the film in the same way she does: as a posthumous toast to Preston's talent. '", In short order, Jordan Waller was commissioned to write a screenplay based on Williamson's treatment, and that script quickly found its ways to Preston's hands thanks to Off the Rails producer, Bill Kenwright. I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. And she was so beautiful! Three fifty-something women set out to repeat the European inter-railing adventures of their youth, after their close friend passes away leaving them rail tickets, and a final request: to take her teenage daughter with them. (Manny Carabel/Getty Images), Preston was born on Oct. 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Making the post all the more sentimental, the second slide of the photo gallery was a picture of Travolta with their late son, Jett. The actress died of breast cancer at the age of 57 after secretly battling the illness for two years. She was also briefly linked to George Clooney in the '80s. "I love you all so much," Travolta replied. Travolta and Preston met while filming 1989s The Experts. They married in 1991 at a midnight ceremony in Paris and had been together ever since. "We were together for a year, and he wasn't drinking, and he wasn't doing drugs," Preston told PEOPLE in 2011. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the. The rest of us would be thinking about how tired and knackered we all looked, and then we'd gaze adoringly at Kelly, shrug our shoulders and say, 'Well, she's just beautiful, isn't she?'". They later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 2009, the couple's son Jett died while on vacation in the Bahamas with the family. In her final Instagram post on June 21, Preston showed that, even when she was secretly fighting breast cancer, she was putting her family first. Off the Rails: Directed by Jules Williamson. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But Williamson says that the actress kept that information private from her and the rest of the creative team. 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"Dream came true today," she wrote of meeting the Oscar winner and acting icon. ", He continued: "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. Becoming a mom was a dream come true for Preston, who once toldHealththat she and Travolta both doted on their kids. Preston secretly fought her cancer while putting on a brave face to film "Off the Rails" in 2019, Fox News noted in a tribute to the late actress. [24][8] She was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990,[8][25] but ended the relationship shortly after he allegedly shot her in the arm. "[John] never dreamed of this their relationship was so close," said family attorney Mike Ossi. I love you and congratulations @ella.travolta," Preston added. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. (Watch the trailer for the film above. ", A rep for the family told People magazine that it was Preston's wish to keep her cancer battle private. By Zoe Papadakis | Her last movie role was portraying Victoria Gottiin the 2018 movie "Gotti." Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. Her final film role was in the comedy-drama Off the Rails, which was released in late July 2021 in the UK. While Preston's own death is just as tragic, it's clear this family shared a close bond. Another son, named Jett, died in 2009 at the age of 16. 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