Kelly Preston, Actress and Wife of John Travolta dead at 57 from two year battle with breast cancer

[hlthe2b]

So damned sad.... I remember when they lost a son to intractable epileptic seizures several years ago.
She was really lovely.


Kelly Preston Dies of Breast Cancer at 57: 'She Was a Bright, Beautiful and Loving Soul'

Kelly Preston died on July 12 following a two-year battle with breast cancer
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Kelly Preston has died. 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," a family representative tells PEOPLE exclusively.

"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," the family rep says. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."

Preston is survived by her husband John Travolta and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Son Jett died at age 16 in January 2009.

Preston, who was born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, studied acting at the University of Southern California and launched her career in 1985 with her first major movie role in Mischief after several minor roles in television shows, including For Love and Honor.

In the next few years, Preston starred in films such as SpaceCamp (1986), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996) and For Love of the Game (1999). Preston's final film role was in the 2018 film Gotti in which she played Victoria Gotti, the wife of Mafia boss John Gotti, who was portrayed on screen by Travolta.

Along with her career, Preston treasured her decades-long romance with husband Travolta.

Kelly Preston has died. 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," a family representative tells PEOPLE exclusively.

"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," the family rep says. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."

Preston is survived by her husband John Travolta and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Son Jett died at age 16 in January 2009.

[jimfields33]

1. That sucks!

[Awsi Dooger]

2. Very sad...a friend of mine knew her at USC

Kelly pledged a sorority and was apparently a big deal on The Row immediately. I found out about that only years later, when she had the breakout role in "Mischief" and a USC friend told me she knew Kelly in school. It makes sense now that I read the bio. Both were from Honolulu.

She was always lovely. I'm sure she was a great wife and mom.

[LeftInTX]

7. My dad actually met John

My dad sold custom planes and John came in and checked one out. I don't know if he ordered one or not.

[jpak]

4. 2020 sucks

[lunatica]

5. You can say that again!

[rusty quoin]

6. Well that is something and too young.

I didn’t expect that one. I’m sorry.

[LeftInTX]

8. Very sad

She looks happy and healthy on her Jun 21st instagram post.

[sakabatou]

9. :(