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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I love you so much mama. The 20-year-old concluded the heartbreaking post by writing, "Thank you for your love. Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three weeks ago. [36][37] His death was attributed to a seizure. This transpired during their testimony at the trial resulting from an extortion attempt related to their son's death. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Sharing a smiling selfie of her and John, 66, with their kids Ella, 20, and Ben, nine, Kelly . [20], She was a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, appearing in its print and television ads. Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. The actress died at the age of 57 on Sunday. and breaking entertainment news! bio, Preston was discovered by an agent at age 16 in Australia, and eventually joined the cast of 1986's SpaceCamp, where she met first husband Kevin Gage. 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. "Don't sweat the small things," she said. "She really, really wanted to do it. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". Her first prominent film roles came in 1985first as Marilyn McCauley in the romantic teen flick comedy Mischief; then as the beautiful but shallow Deborah Ann Fimple in another teen romantic comedy, Secret Admirer. On July 12, 2020, actress Kelly Preston passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Travolta's Instagram post is heartbreaking, but his wife's final post on the social media site is also a tearjerker. AsPeople reported, the actress whose roles ranged fromJerry MaguiretoMischief passed away on July 12, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. Her last movie role was portraying Victoria Gottiin the 2018 movie "Gotti." ", 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. He reportedly suffered a seizure and hit his head on the bathtub while the family was vacationing. Before falling for John Travolta, Preston was married to SpaceCamp costar Kevin Gage (not pictured) from 1985 to 1987. "You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Travolta posted on social media, "It is wi. "I love you and congratulations.". She is survived by her husband and fellow actor, John Travolta, 66, and their children Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 9. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". "[John] never dreamed of this their relationship was so close," said family attorney Mike Ossi. 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. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. 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. KELLY Preston smiled alongside her beloved husband, John Travolta, in the last photos taken just weeks before her tragic death from breast cancer. Jett died at age 16 back in 2009, according to Us Weekly. All my love, JT.". Kelly Preston Dead at 57: John Travolta, Ella Travolta and More Pay Tribute. 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. Preston's final Instagram post was wishing Travolta, who she had been married to for 28 years, a happy Father's Day. He really is a great man.". The movie also starredTravolta as John Gotti in the leading role. [5][6][7] Her mother subsequently married Peter Palzis, a personnel director. After a second jury had been selected, the Travoltas elected to drop the case and all charges against the defendants were dismissed. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. Kelly was survived by John, Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 9. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He suffered a seizure and hit his head in a bathtub. 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. "He always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' Terms of Use | "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast . Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. "He's given the house a renewed spirit and purpose," the actor added to PEOPLE in 2011. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 - July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. published July 13, 2020. "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. Husband John Travolta . The mom-of-three gave little hint of her secret cancer fight in images and videos shared on social media in recent months. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. "I have a special place in my heart for those with autism and special needs. ", "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. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, What Kelly Prestons Death Certificate Reveals About Her Final Hours. The stars hit the red carpet for the 2022 MTV VMAs! With Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Ismael Calvillo Milln, Kelly Preston. 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. ", 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. Indeed, there's lots of love being shared for Preston from her family, friends, and fans combined. ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." digital series and has interviewed several celebrities and influential leaders within the entertainment industry. He is heartbroken. Love to all of you with autism and special needs around the world.". She was also briefly linked to George Clooney in the '80s. "To my sweet love, Jett you are in our hearts forever," she wrote in the caption. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. They said their "I dos" in an unannounced ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris. Their sonJett died in 2009 at the age of 16. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Becoming a mom was a dream come true for Preston, who once toldHealththat she and Travolta both doted on their kids. 5 min read When Kelly Preston passed away from breast cancer in July 2020, she had completed one last film that was still awaiting release. [40] Two others allegedly involved were an EMT named Tarino Lightbourne and a Bahamian senator named Pleasant Bridgewater. ", "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. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . Preston was a devoted mom to her three children, and Jett's death in 2009 left her devastated. She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Yet while this "adored wife and mother" will always . She married John Travolta in 1991, and collaborated with him on the comedy film The Experts (1989) and the biographical film Gotti (2018). "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. She wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you . Her other roles included SpaceCamp (1986), Twins[15] (1988) with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, Avery Bishop in Jerry Maguire (1996) with Tom Cruise, Jane Aubrey in For Love of the Game with Kevin Costner and Kate Newell, and in Holy Man (1998) with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum. Her mother, Linda, was an administrator of a mental health center. Kelly spent her final days at her family's home in Clearwater, Florida. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Preston's widower John Travolta had nothing but loving words last month when he shared the trailer for the film his Instagram account. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. "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. 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. (Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File), "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 on Instagram one day after her passing. Preston had been battling breast. [35], On January 2, 2009, Jett Travolta died while the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. 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. With a heavy heart, Travolta wrote on Instagram, She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Off the Rails, which marks the final film . Preston passed away in July of 2020. All rights reserved. ", A rep for the family told People magazine that it was Preston's wish to keep her cancer battle private. "Honestly, in a million years I would never have known there was anything wrong with her. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. She was 57 years old. 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She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. She was 57. 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. One picture posted on 22 June shows the couple posing with their kids . Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. The "Jerry Maguire" actress would have been 59 years old on Wednesday. or redistributed. "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. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," they added. John Travolta honors final film of late wife Kelly Preston: 'She was very proud of it'. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. Keep it fun.. Next to the caption she added two snaps - one showed her posing with John, Ella and Benjamin and the other was of John and late Jett. Kelly also shared candid family snapshots, paying tribute to John on Father's Day last month with a pic of the family, calling her husband: "The best one I know," and adding "we love you.". I love you and congratulations @ella.travolta," Preston added. 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. [29] Preston and Travolta had three children: son Jett, daughter Ella Bleu,[30] and a second son, Benjamin. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. "Love your kids like it could be the last moment. [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. 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. And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. [40][41] The first trial ended in a mistrial. The star of films like "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins" died in July 2020 at age 57, much to the surprise of her fans who were largely unaware of . Actress Kelly Preston died after losing her battle with breast cancer, her husband John Travolta said in a post on Instagram Sunday. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. I love you so much mama.". Kelly Preston dead at 57: John Travolta's wife dies after secret breast cancer battle, Love celebrity gossip? In a holiday gift for the actress's many fans, that movie the British comedy Off the Rails is currently available in theaters and on most VOD services. "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. He was 16. Her final film role was in the comedy-drama Off the Rails, which was released in late July 2021 in the UK. As People reported, the actress whose roles ranged from Jerry Maguire to Mischief passed away on July 12,. ", Preston's daughter, Ella, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mom on Instagram after the news of her passing broke. "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. Preston died in July last year after a private battle with cancer. She was 57. 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. Legal Statement. ", John added, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. But Williamson says that the actress kept that information private from her and the rest of the creative team. 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). Ella's like, 'Mom, ugh! A "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. Kelly Preston 's last Instagram post celebrated her husband of 29 years. Likewise, Travolta toldCloser Weekly in 2017, "We really care deeply about each other and we protect each other and we keep [our relationship] up to date." All my love, JT. 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. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! 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