Actress Kelly Preston has died on the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast most cancers, her husband John Travolta introduced Sunday night time.
In an announcement posted to his social media accounts, Travolta wrote, “It’s with a really heavy coronary heart that I inform you that my lovely spouse Kelly has misplaced her two-year battle with breast most cancers. She fought a brave battle with the love and assist of so many. My household and I’ll endlessly be grateful to her medical doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Most cancers Middle, all of the medical facilities which have helped, in addition to her many pals and family members who’ve been by her facet. Kelly’s love and life will at all times be remembered. I can be taking a while to be there for my youngsters who’ve misplaced their mom, so forgive me upfront in case you do not hear from us for some time. However please know that I’ll really feel your outpouring of affection within the weeks and months forward as we heal.”
Preston was finest recognized for her work in movies, together with her performances as Marnie Mason in 1988’s Twins, Avery Bishop in 1996’s Jerry Maguire, and Jane Aubrey in 1999’s For Love of the Game. Preston, who was born in Hawaii with the given title Kelly Kamalelehua Smith, can also be recognized for her roles in motion pictures like SpaceCamp, Nothing to Lose, Holy Man, Jack Frost, Sky High, and The Cat in the Hat.
The actress is survived by Travolta and their two surviving youngsters Ella Bleu and Benjamin. The couple’s first son, Jett, handed away in 2009.
Tributes to Preston have been pouring in on social media.
Maria Shriver wrote of the information, “Shocked by this unhappy information. Kelly was such a vivid loving soul, a proficient actress, and a loving mother and spouse. My coronary heart breaks for her household who’ve already recognized such unhappiness and grief. Be a part of me in sending them love and power.”
Shocked by this unhappy information. Kelly was such a vivid loving soul, a proficient actress, and a loving mother and spouse. My coronary heart breaks for her household who’ve already recognized such unhappiness and grief. Be a part of me in sending them love and power. #RIP #KellyPreston https://t.co/DndcfOtlOn
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) July 13, 2020
Actor Daniel Dae Kim, who appeared alongside Preston in For Love of the Recreation, wrote, “I used to be fortunate sufficient to work together with her on certainly one of my very first movies, For Love of The Recreation. We had been taking pictures on chilly days in Colorado, however she could not have been hotter or kinder to a younger, nervous actor making an attempt to make good. I am going to always remember that. Thanks Kelly.”
I used to be fortunate sufficient to work together with her on certainly one of my very first movies, “For Love of The Recreation.” We had been taking pictures on chilly days in Colorado, however she couldn’t have been hotter or kinder to a younger, nervous actor making an attempt to make good. I’ll always remember that. Thanks Kelly. #RestInPeace🙏🏼 https://t.co/szGCXxAxyI
— Daniel Dae Kim (@danieldaekim) July 13, 2020
See extra social media tributes to Kelly Preston beneath.
Kelly Preston.
Can’t bear in mind the place, however, met first in late ‘92 I believe.
Such a stunning particular person. In 1995 we auditioned collectively for Breaking Up, Salma Hayek received that gig.
I havent seen her a lot, however after I did, she was at all times the identical sparkly eyed gem.
Like to her household.
R.I.P— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 13, 2020
I’m in absolute shock. What an attractive and wonderful actress and particular person. So unhappy to listen to of her passing at such a younger age. My coronary heart goes out to John Travolta and the complete household. What a loss. 🙏 RIP #KellyPreston https://t.co/yRqOmI3CjW
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 13, 2020
RIP to my on display screen mother, #kellypreston. What a stunning lady. Such a tragic loss.
— Spencer Breslin (@Spencerbreslin) July 13, 2020
Kelly Preston was enormously variety and unbelievably pretty. Can’t imagine this. My ideas are together with her candy Ella and the remainder of her unbelievable household. RIP 🤍🤍🤍
— Chloe Bennet (@chloebennet) July 13, 2020