KELLY Preston smiled alongside her beloved husband, John Travolta, in the last photos taken just weeks before her tragic death from breast cancer. And keep it fun, it doesn't just happen on its own, you've got to work at it.". "He's given the house a renewed spirit and purpose," the actor added to PEOPLE in 2011. "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. Stars bring out their *haute* looks for Paris Fashion Week! Legal Statement. He was 16. Kelly was survived by John, Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 9. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. "Nobody knew," she says now. See how stars are getting in the holiday spirit! [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. 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. She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. ", "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. I love you so much mama. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. On July 12, 2020, actress Kelly Preston passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. [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. Off the Rails: Directed by Jules Williamson. Kelly Preston and John Travolta with their kids Benjamin and Ella. Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta, died on Sunday morning from a private battle with breast cancer and her final Instagram post was a loving message to her husband and children. 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). ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. 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. 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. Preston died in July last year after a private battle with cancer. 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 . "Don't sweat the small things," she said. 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. Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. "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. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. ", 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. 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. A look back at Pete Davidsons dating history. It's clear that Preston and Travolta kept the memory of Jett close to their hearts. [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. 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. [17] She appeared as the protagonist's flying, superhero mother in the film Sky High (2005). AsPeople reported, the actress whose roles ranged fromJerry MaguiretoMischief passed away on July 12, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. 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. Along with a family selfie featuring their children Benjamin and Ella, Preston wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you." Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast . His memory lived on in her heart and in April she paid tribute to him in a birthday message. "We were together for a year, and he wasn't drinking, and he wasn't doing drugs," Preston told PEOPLE in 2011. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Checking in with each other and evolving. Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images. The actress died of breast cancer at the age of 57 after secretly battling the illness for two years. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. In 1997, she starred in Nothing to Lose, which co-starred Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . Preston met John Travolta at a screen test for their 1989 comedy, The Experts, while Preston was still married to Gage. [36][37] His death was attributed to a seizure. He really is a great man.". They said their "I dos" in an unannounced ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris. Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report. She is survived by her husband and fellow actor, John Travolta, 66, and their children Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 9. "Kellys love and life will always be remembered. She also starred in the films SpaceCamp (1986), The Cat in the Hat (2003), What a Girl Wants (2003), Sky High (2005), and Old Dogs (2009). "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a. Market data provided by Factset. [8], As a child, she lived in Iraq,[9] and also Australia,[10] where she attended Pembroke School, Adelaide. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday at the age of 57 following a two-year battle with breast cancer. 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. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. (Watch the trailer for the film above. She was 57 years old. On Father's Day 2020, just three weeks prior to her death, Kelly Preston shared a short-but-sweet message to her husband, John Travolta. [32], Preston's son Jett Travolta was described as suffering from Kawasaki disease as an infant and had a history of seizures. 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. John Travolta revealed the sad loss of his wife, actor Kelly Preston, after her private battle with breast cancer. With Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Ismael Calvillo Milln, Kelly Preston. "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. Her body was transferred from there to a nearby funeral home. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Frankly what's so tragic about [her death] on a professional level is that she had so much to give. Preston dated and was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990. 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. Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. KELLY'S TRAGIC PASSING John's support for the films comes just over a year after Kelly's passing on July 12, 2020. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband, John Travolta, confirmed in an Instagram post. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Kellys love and life will always be remembered. And she was so beautiful! 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. According to Williamson, Preston never showed any signs of discomfort or illness during those intense three-and-a-half weeks. According to a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly, the actress died at her and Travolta's home in Clearwater, Fla., at 11:46 a.m. on July 12. '", Following the news of Preston's passing, Ella took to Instagram to honor her late mother with some beautiful words. "We all were and are aware of that aspect of the industry, and we would talk about the things that weren't quite right. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. Keep reading to see what she wrote to her husband, as well as the heartwarming family photo she shared. [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. As People reported, the actress whose roles ranged from Jerry Maguire to Mischief passed away on July 12,. 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.". Tragically, eldest son Jett died at age 16 in January 2009 after a seizure at the family's Bahamas holiday home. [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. The announcement of her death was made by he. 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. Preston's widower John Travolta had nothing but loving words last month when he shared the trailer for the film his Instagram account. Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. At age 5, her family moved to Iraq and later to Australia, though she returned to Hawaii to graduate from Punahou High School. 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. ", 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. Preston was two months pregnant with the couple's son Jett when they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, by a Scientology minister. Love to all of you with autism and special needs around the world.". Published on July 13, 2020 01:34 AM. She was 57. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, Preston died at her home in Clearwater . Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart. She was 57. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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." " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. Market data provided by Factset. ", 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. It was the last project Preston shot before her death. 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", Celeb obsessed? 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. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu on Oct. 13, 1962. Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you," she wrote. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the. 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