John Travolta’s wife Kelly Preston has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. “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 told PEOPLE.
“Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends,” the rep added.
“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.” On Monday morning Grease super star John took to Instagram to share his heart break and to thank the medical staff who helped Kelly during her illness.
The Hairspray actor wrote: “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.
Under the offering John’s celebrity pals send him kind messages.
Sarah Paulson typed: “love you so” alongside a number of broken heart emojis.
Pop singer Meghan Trainor posted a praying hands emoji and three hearts.
“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.”
Kelly’s daughter Ella, 20, also took to social media to share on her grief. The 20-year-old wrote on Instragram: “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you.
“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.
“Thank you for being there for me no matter what.Thank you for your love. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. I love you so much mama.”
Preston is survived by her husband John and their children daughter Ella and son Benjamin, nine. Their Son Jett passed away at age 16 in January, 2009.