She was 57. As People reported, the actress whose roles ranged from Jerry Maguire to Mischief passed away on July 12,. "Certainly having little Ben has been a beautiful kind of glue for us to rebond after tremendous loss," Travolta said in an interview with Good Morning America. "I heard Cate Blanchett at the Oscars saying that the industry needs to wake up to the fact that women-centered stories made money. In a holiday gift for. 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. Thank you for being there for me no matter what. "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. Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. One picture posted on 22 June shows the couple posing with their kids . "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. "We were together for a year, and he wasn't drinking, and he wasn't doing drugs," Preston told PEOPLE in 2011. '", Following the news of Preston's passing, Ella took to Instagram to honor her late mother with some beautiful words. 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. 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 was Preston's husband John Travolta who first broke the news of her death. Kelly and John's daughter Ella also took to the social media platform to speak on her mother. "Thank you for your love. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. The young adult penned: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. It was the last project Preston shot before her death. With Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Ismael Calvillo Milln, Kelly Preston. There's an amusing reason that Kelly Preston and John Travolta joined Instagram in the first place. 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'. Published on July 13, 2020 12:31 PM. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. When she was not on set filming, Preston was championing her family. Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. John Travolta paid tribute to his late wife Kelly Preston on her birthday. Sign up here for exclusive access to all your favorite celebrities and breaking entertainment news! Love to all of you with autism and special needs around the world.". According to a Yahoo! Checking in with each other and evolving. "She was such a cool woman," the filmmaker tells Yahoo Entertainment. The announcement of her death was made by he. [40] Two others allegedly involved were an EMT named Tarino Lightbourne and a Bahamian senator named Pleasant Bridgewater. "He's given the house a renewed spirit and purpose," the actor added to PEOPLE in 2011. Yet while this "adored wife and mother" will always . He is heartbroken. The first shows Preston and Travolta with their kids, Ella and Benjamin. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. [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. Preston dated and was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990. Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. "But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". KELLY'S TRAGIC PASSING John's support for the films comes just over a year after Kelly's passing on July 12, 2020. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! 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. 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. 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. ", "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Marriage Profile", "John Travolta Celebrates 'Most Beautiful' Daughter Ella on Her 21st Birthday: 'Your Dad Adores You! 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 also briefly linked to George Clooney in the '80s. I was doing commercials for thousands of dollars, but I'd still babysit for $3 an hour just because I loved it. "I was an expert babysitter. Kelly Prestondied at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. 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.". John and Kelly also had a son named Jett - who tragically died at the age of 16 in 2009. 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. Preston was married to actor Kevin Gage from 1985 until their divorce in 1987. John and Ella's touching messages came moments after a representative for the family announced that Kelly died over the weekend. Market data provided by Factset. "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. Kelly Preston died on July 12, 2020, at her home in Florida after two years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. [40][41] The first trial ended in a mistrial. 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. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. "You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. The What A Girl Wants and Jerry Maguire actress, 57, died on Sunday after a. A representative of the family told PEOPLE . While Preston's own death is just as tragic, it's clear this family shared a close bond. The second ceremony took place on September 12 in Daytona Beach, Florida. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. kelly preston last words. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Kelly Preston and John Travolta on the red carpet in 2018 (Manny Carabel/Getty Images), John Travolta Admits He Was in Love With Olivia Newton-John, Newton-John and Travolta Consider 40-Year 'Grease' Reunion. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. John Travolta revealed the sad loss of his wife, actor Kelly Preston, after her private battle with breast cancer. Terms of Use | 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. I love you so much mama.. [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. She appeared in the crime thriller Death Sentence (2007), in which she played Helen Hume, the wife of Kevin Bacon's character Nick. Published on July 13, 2020 01:34 AM. 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). You change, so you want to change together. "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a. The actress died of breast cancer at the age of 57 after secretly battling the illness for two years. 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). TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. ", 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. By Zoe Papadakis | Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. All rights reserved. [44][45][46][47] Her diagnosis was not widely publicized. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Kelly, 57, bravely carried on smiling and working after her diagnosis, two years before she passed away on Sunday morning. This transpired during their testimony at the trial resulting from an extortion attempt related to their son's death. The second shows Travolta with their son, Jett, who tragically passed away in 2009. "She really, really wanted to do it. 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. To bury your son is the worst thing you can ever do.". ", John added, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Her father, who worked for an agricultural firm, drowned when she was three years old. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. 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. Actress Kelly Preston died after losing her battle with breast cancer, her husband John Travolta said in a post on Instagram Sunday. "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. With a heavy heart, Travolta wrote on Instagram, She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Asked whether that scene was derived from the actress's real life experience in Hollywood, Williamson says that Preston was largely upbeat about the arc of her career from a young ingenue in 1980s films like Secret Admirer and Twins to more mature roles in Jerry Maguire and For Love of the Game. "When we were scripting the film, I wanted the friend who died to be played by Debbie Harry," the director reveals. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 - July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. In a dose of bittersweet news, Preston's last post on social media was actually a tribute to Travolta for Father's Day 2020. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". "It is . 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. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. 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. See how stars are getting in the holiday spirit! Preston passed away in July of 2020. 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Ad Choices ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. All rights reserved. Prior to this announcement, Preston had not gone public with her diagnosis, and so the news of her death was the first acknowledgment of her illness.Travolta left a beautiful message to his followers, and Prestons final post was also quite poignant. [44] Preston had been receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; she had also been treated at other medical centers. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. Preston and her daughter, who is also an actress, were quite close. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. But Kelly was nothing but positive about it as a whole. "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. (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. Kelly was survived by John, Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 9. [31] Preston remained a Scientologist until her death. Kelly Preston dead at 57: John Travolta's wife dies after secret breast cancer battle, Love celebrity gossip? Her husband, John Travolta, confirmed her passing on Instagram. Indeed, there's lots of love being shared for Preston from her family, friends, and fans combined. "It must have resonated with her, because she absolutely loved the story and she loved the script," Williamson remembers. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. "I have a special place in my heart for those with autism and special needs. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. Tragedy struck in 2009, when Preston's son Jett, who had autism, died at age 16 following a seizure. Becoming a mom was a dream come true for Preston, who once toldHealththat she and Travolta both doted on their kids. ", 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. " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. All my love, JT.". ", Kelly posted her last Instagram in June in celebration of Father's Day. In February, John shared a snap of him and his wife grinning on board a jet, captioning the post: "one of our favorite past times flying.". Thank you for your love. 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. Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu on Oct. 13, 1962. KELLY Preston smiled alongside her beloved husband, John Travolta, in the last photos taken just weeks before her tragic death from breast cancer. Preston is survived by her husband, 66,daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, What Kelly Prestons Death Certificate Reveals About Her Final Hours. [17] She appeared as the protagonist's flying, superhero mother in the film Sky High (2005). She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . ', "John Travolta and Kelly Preston Welcome Son Benjamin", "Turning To Faith During Cancer Treatment How Do Scientologists Like Kelly Preston And John Travolta Handle Cancer Treatment? "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. Kelly Preston's Last Instagram Post Will Break Your Heart. ", Celeb obsessed? He suffered a seizure and hit his head in a bathtub. ", 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. "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. She was 57 years old. The news was a shock to the world, and Newton-John said the family has. [38] In September 2009, Travolta and Preston confirmed longstanding speculations when they testified that their son had autism and suffered regular seizures. "Don't sweat the small things," she said. 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. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. [29] Preston and Travolta had three children: son Jett, daughter Ella Bleu,[30] and a second son, Benjamin. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. Her body was then transferred to a funeral home and she was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Brooksville, Fla., the outlet reports. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith[1][2] (the middle name "Kamalelehua" means "garden of lehuas" in Hawaiian)[3][4] was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. KELLY PRESTON, JOHN TRAVOLTA AND THEIR CHILDREN WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY EASTER, Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post, The What a Girl Wants actress, 57, died on Sunday after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer and leaves behind her actor husband John Travolta, 20-year-old daughter Ella and nine-year-old son Benjamin, Proving that she was a doting mother and wife, the Jerry Maguire star shared a sweet post about her offspring and love prior to her death to mark Father's Day, three-weeks ago, John paid tribute to his wife after a rep for the family confirmed her death. "He always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' Off the Rails: Directed by Jules Williamson. 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. All my love, JT. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. "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. Sharing a smiling selfie of her and John, 66, with their kids Ella, 20, and Ben, nine, Kelly . Preston was two months pregnant with the couple's son Jett when they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, by a Scientology minister. 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. I love you so much mama." [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. She also starred in the movie Jack Frost (1998). 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. On April 3, 2000, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Ella Bleu. ", 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. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. And she was so beautiful! "I absolutely adore my kids," she said. On June 21, Preston had posted a beautiful Fathers Day tribute to her husband and children, including their late son Jett. "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. By Katie Flaherty and Daniel Arkin. '", 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. It's a celebration of a brilliant actress." "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. 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?'". [13] At that time she changed her last name to Preston.[14]. [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. "As far as I'm aware, she didn't want to bring that to the film. Jett died at age 16 back in 2009, according to Us Weekly. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you," she wrote in the June post that included a family photo. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. "Happy. "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. I love you so much mama.". It's clear that Preston and Travolta kept the memory of Jett close to their hearts. 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. Despite her illness, Preston also used her son's death to advocate for people with autism. [20], She was a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, appearing in its print and television ads. "Nobody knew," she says now. It was shot in Nova Scotia and featured Ron Eldard, Britt Robertson, Michael Riley, Jamie Johnston and Geordie Brown. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. 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. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. 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. 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 . He was 16. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. 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. So I thought, 'This is the time to revisit this. John Travolta honors final film of late wife Kelly Preston: 'She was very proud of it'. "I've always wanted to be a mother, ever since I was 11," she said. [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. 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. He adopted her, and she used his name at the start of her acting career. 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. [27], Preston met John Travolta in 1987 while filming The Experts. 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.". "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you,"she said. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Off the Rails, which marks the final film . 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