Published 14:24 IST, July 13th 2020
John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston passes away at 57 after 2-yr battle with breast cancer
John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer. Read to know more details.
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Actor Kelly Preston, who starred in films like Jerry Maguire and Mischief, has passed away at of 57. Preston had recently starred opposite her husband John Travolta in Gotti. Kelly died after a two-year battle with breast cancer, which she had voluntarily chosen to keep away from public eye, as revealed by her representatives to a news daily in USA. Actor John Travolta shared news of Kelly Preston's passing in an Instagram writing following -
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John Travolta's statement
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. She fought a courous fight with 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 medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered. I will be taking some time to be re for my children who have lost ir mor, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please kw that I will feel your outpouring of love in weeks and months ahead as we heal.
All my love,
JT
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Kelly Preston is survived by her husband John Travolta and ir children. Daughter Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 9. couple had lost ir son Benjamin at of 16 back in January 2009. Preston, born as Kelly Kamalelehua Smith on October 13, 1962, made her acting debut in 1985. statement released by her representatives reveals that late actor had been going through medical treatment for a long time, being supported by only her closest family and friends.
statement furrmore reads that Kelly was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about people around her. In conclusion, statement reads that Kelly's family asks for understanding of ir need for privacy at this time of mourning. Along with a successful career in entertainment industry, Preston also treasured a romance with Travolta which spanned across decades. two had tied kt back in 1991.
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14:24 IST, July 13th 2020