Kelly Preston Passed Away After a Two-Year Battle With Breast Cancer

Olivia Harvey
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On Sunday, July 12th, actress Kelly Preston, best known for her roles in Jerry Maguire and Twins, passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Preston, who was 57, leaves behind her husband John Travolta, and their two children, Ella and Benjamin. Preston and Travolta lost their 16-year-old son, Jett, in 2009.

Travolta broke the news of his wife’s passing on Instagram earlier today, July 13th, writing, “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 courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” he continued. “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’s love and life will always be remembered.”

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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 courageous fight with the 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 the 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 there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal. All my love, JT

A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) on Jul 12, 2020 at 10:20pm PDT

Many of Preston and Travolta’s celebrity friends have been sharing their love and support for the family on social media.

Andy Cohen commented on Travolta’s post, “Heaven got a new angel ❤ sending love to your family.” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi also commented, “So incredibly sorry for your loss! Sending so much love to your beautiful family.” Selma Blair wrote, "I am holding you all in love. Your wife, your partner in life, was a darling soul. Always at the ready with comfort and grace. What a team you were. She will be so missed. 🖤"

Others have taken to Twitter to share their condolences and remember Preston for being a light in so many of their lives.

“Kelly was such a bright loving soul, a talented actress, and a loving mom and wife,” Maria Shriver tweeted on July 13th.

Russell Crowe recalled when he and Preston first met in the mid-90s. “I havent seen her much, but when I did, she was always the same sparkly eyed gem,” he wrote.

Josh Gad also passed on his condolences, calling Preston “a beautiful and amazing actress and person.”

We’re sending condolences and our love to Preston's family and friends during this time.