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). On New Year's Eve 1991, Travolta got down on one knee inside the Palace Hotel restaurant in Gstaad, Switzerland, and proposed with a six-carat yellow-and-white diamond ring. 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?'". "She talked about them a lot, and obviously missed them," Williamson says. Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. A representative of the family told PEOPLE . Thank god you had Ben because now he can take some of the kisses!' A look back at Pete Davidsons dating history. With a heavy heart, Travolta wrote on Instagram, She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. I love you so much mama. It was Preston's husband John Travolta who first broke the news of her death. 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 wrote in the caption of a photo of her hugging Jett as a baby. "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you,"she said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Preston was married to actor Kevin Gage from 1985 until their divorce in 1987. But Kelly was nothing but positive about it as a whole. 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). "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you," she wrote. '", 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. And she was so beautiful! 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. [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. The announcement of her death was made by he. Sign up here for exclusive access to all your favorite celebrities and breaking entertainment news! 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. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. [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. Legal Statement. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. [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. Jett died at age 16 back in 2009, according to Us Weekly. Off the Rails: Directed by Jules Williamson. 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. New details have emerged around the death of Kelly Preston, who passed away last month following a secret battle with breast cancer. Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. 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. "Happy Birthday to our sweetest Jetty, we love you!!" She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. "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. Kelly is survived by her husband, and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. 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. 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.". ", 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. Preston passed away in July of 2020. 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. "And there's a beautiful person in there. Kelly Preston made sure her husband and children knew how much she adored them with her final social media post. Ella's like, 'Mom, ugh! Kelly Preston died at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. SpaceCamp led her to further roles in mid-'80s teen films Mischief and Secret Admirer (pictured). Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report. 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Diane J. Cho was the Features Editor of PEOPLE Digital from 2019 to 2022. Kelly Preston dead at 57: John Travolta's wife dies after secret breast cancer battle, Love celebrity gossip? 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. [29] Preston and Travolta had three children: son Jett, daughter Ella Bleu,[30] and a second son, Benjamin. Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. Kelly Preston's Heartbreaking Last Photo On Instagram. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 wrote: "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you ." fans stunned by 'Bennifer' clue in episode filmed weeks before J. After a second jury had been selected, the Travoltas elected to drop the case and all charges against the defendants were dismissed. "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. Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. 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. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". "He always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. In a Crowe-esque touch, Off the Rails is scored entirely to the music of beloved rock band Blondie. Kellys love and life will always be remembered. "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. Jett, who had Kawasaki syndrome, passed away after suffering a seizure and hitting his head on a bathtub. Preston died Sunday morning at 57 after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer . 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). Kelly spent her final days at her family's home in Clearwater, Florida. "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.". Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. "We all were and are aware of that aspect of the industry, and we would talk about the things that weren't quite right. By Katie Flaherty and Daniel Arkin. 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. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. While Preston deemed Instagram "really fun," she added, "It's a job, though. The young adult penned: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband, John Travolta, confirmed in an Instagram post. 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. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. I love you so much mama." 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. Thank you for being there for me no matter what. With Jenny Seagrove, Sally Phillips, Ismael Calvillo Milln, Kelly Preston. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you ," she wrote. 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. Preston and Travolta added to their family once more in 2010 with the arrival of son Benjamin. On April 3, 2000, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Ella Bleu. US Weekly reports the actress's death certificate reveals. "And I do feel that this film is a celebration of her, which is what she'd want. So I thought, 'This is the time to revisit this. Husband John Travolta . 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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. "Don't sweat the small things," she said. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. She was 57. "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. "Johnny and I love them up constantly. Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. A representative for Preston's family told People, "Choosing to keep. To bury your son is the worst thing you can ever do.". 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. "You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. [20], She was a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, appearing in its print and television ads. Last year, Preston gushed about her daughter as she made a number of media appearances to promote The Poison Rose, which she starred in alongside her dad. TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. [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. "Happy. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. 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. "To my sweet love, Jett you are in our hearts forever," she wrote in the caption. They later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida. "I was an expert babysitter. ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Something went wrong, please try again later. Preston dated and was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990. 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. ", 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. 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. 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. However, a second ceremony was required because the first, performed by a French Scientology minister (both Preston and Travolta were Scientologists), was considered invalid. All rights reserved. He is heartbroken. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. I love you and congratulations @ella.travolta," Preston added. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock. I love you so much mama.. Travolta's Instagram post is heartbreaking, but his wife's final post on the social media site is also a tearjerker. "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. ', "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? All my love, JT.". Kelly Preston 's last Instagram post celebrated her husband of 29 years. And in April, he posted a cute video of him and Kelly with their children Ella Bleu and Benjamin, wishing fans a happy Easter. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. 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. I love you so much mama.". Kelly was survived by John, Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 9. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. [19], She starred in the Lifetime television film The Tenth Circle (2008), directed by Peter Markle. 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. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith (October 13, 1962 July 12, 2020), known professionally as Kelly Preston, was an American actress. 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. "As far as I'm aware, she didn't want to bring that to the film. The mom-of-three gave little hint of her secret cancer fight in images and videos shared on social media in recent months. And the family continued to share heart-warming pictures and videos, keeping their hidden pain and Kelly's illness private. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. and Blue Jasmine meant that the time was right for her own story to reach the screen. She & John Travolta had one of the most enduring (29 year) Hollywood marriages & were two of . In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, What Kelly Prestons Death Certificate Reveals About Her Final Hours. Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox. One picture posted on 22 June shows the couple posing with their kids . Tragedy struck in 2009, when Preston's son Jett, who had autism, died at age 16 following a seizure. I love you so much mama.". Loving husband John wrote in the comment section under the offering: "I love you all so much.". "Dream came true today," she wrote of meeting the Oscar winner and acting icon. published July 13, 2020. Preston, who starred in movies such as "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins," died in July at the. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". ", 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. It's a celebration of a brilliant actress." All rights reserved. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. [38] In September 2009, Travolta and Preston confirmed longstanding speculations when they testified that their son had autism and suffered regular seizures. "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. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, Preston died at her home in Clearwater, Florida. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you," she wrote in the June post that included a family photo. She was 57. "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 help and thank you for making this world a better place. As People reported, the actress whose roles ranged from Jerry Maguire to Mischief passed away on July 12,. Preston met John Travolta at a screen test for their 1989 comedy, The Experts, while Preston was still married to Gage. 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. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. Preston was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Florida. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. 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. ", In one of her last interviews with "Extra," Kelly revealed the secret to their marital success, sharing, I think just communicate. Although she hadn't gone public with her diagnosis, a family representative explained in a statement that this was intentional. 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. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. ", 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. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. "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! [40][41] The first trial ended in a mistrial. 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. Preston's final Instagram post was wishing Travolta, who she had been married to for 28 years, a happy Father's Day. But Williamson says that the actress kept that information private from her and the rest of the creative team. She penned: "Happy Fathers Day to the best one I know, we love you.". [44] Preston had been receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; she had also been treated at other medical centers. or redistributed. Her husband of nearly 30 years, John Travolta, confirmed the news on Instagram. [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. 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. On June 21, Preston had posted a beautiful Fathers Day tribute to her husband and children, including their late son Jett. Kelly Preston died on July 12, 2020, at her home in Florida after two years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Published on July 13, 2020 12:31 PM. The What A Girl Wants and Jerry Maguire 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. 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