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. New details have emerged around the death of Kelly Preston, who passed away last month following a secret battle with breast cancer. Hairspray's John took to Instagram on Monday morning, shortly after a representative for the actor and his family confirmed that Kelly had died following a secret two-year battle with breast cancer. ", As a small production, Off the Rails had a demanding shooting schedule that saw the cast and crew visiting 38 locations in only 26 days. She worked at the brand for nearly four years covering news, features, human interest, evergreen, holiday gift guides and more. [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. Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. Their sonJett died in 2009 at the age of 16. [20], She was a spokeswoman for Neutrogena, appearing in its print and television ads. "All Kendra is now is five looks delivered in reaction to a male doctor explaining something to her," Cassie complains to her friends at one point. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. I love you so much mama. Preston had been battling breast. 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). Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images. Likewise, Travolta toldCloser Weekly in 2017, "We really care deeply about each other and we protect each other and we keep [our relationship] up to date." "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. Oh my gosh, and if you don't look good that day, you're like, 'Oh man, I'm gonna post some fruit. A representative of the family told PEOPLE . "Johnny and I love them up constantly. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you," wrote Preston in the caption. Keep it fun.. Kelly is survived by her husband, and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. "It must have resonated with her, because she absolutely loved the story and she loved the script," Williamson remembers. ", Preston's famous husband, John Travolta, also honored her with a post on Instagram, which he said he typed "with a very heavy heart." I love you and congratulations @ella.travolta," Preston added. 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. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. "As far as I'm aware, she didn't want to bring that to the film. [36][37] His death was attributed to a seizure. (Watch the trailer for the film above. " Off the Rails is Kelly's last film," wrote John, 67. Lets take a look at Kelly Prestons last Instagram post that will break your heart.#KellyPreston #RIP #CelebRead Full Article: https://www.thelist.com/225946/kelly-prestons-last-instagram-post-will-break-your-heart/ [17] She appeared as the protagonist's flying, superhero mother in the film Sky High (2005). TheGreasestar wrote in part, "Kelly's love and life will always be remembered. and breaking entertainment news! Kelly Preston's last Instagram post was a loving tribute to husband John Travolta Credit: Instagram. Preston was later cremated at the Brooksville Crematory in Florida. ", 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. 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Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. (Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File), "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," Travolta wrote on Instagram one day after her passing. Grieving husband John revealed on Sunday evening that his wife had passed away that morning. Making the post all the more sentimental, the second slide of the photo gallery was a picture of Travolta with their late son, Jett. Kelly Preston and John Travolta with their kids Benjamin and Ella. Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband, John Travolta, confirmed in an Instagram post. "Honestly, in a million years I would never have known there was anything wrong with her. A representative for Preston's family told People, "Choosing to keep. The only daughter of Travolta and Preston decided to follow in her parents' footsteps to become an actress, and starred in the 2019 film, The Poison Rose, alongside her famous father and Morgan Freeman. "I love you and congratulations.". In her final Instagram post on June 21, Preston showed that, even when she was secretly fighting breast cancer, she was putting her family first. She played the girlfriend of her husband John Travolta's character Terl in the film Battlefield Earth,[16] for which she received "Worst Supporting Actress" at the 21st Golden Raspberry Awards. "Still in absolute awe of my stunning daughter @ella.travolta I just re-watched all of her interviews from this past week doing press for #thepoisonrose and she has jumped into 'the family business' as an absolute natural," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you," she wrote in the June post that included a family photo. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ", John added, "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. She then attended Punahou School in Honolulu, graduating in 1980,[11] and studied drama and theater at the University of Southern California. The announcement of her death was made by he. The movie also starredTravolta as John Gotti in the leading role. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. [44][45][46][47] Her diagnosis was not widely publicized. John and Ella's touching messages came moments after a representative for the family announced that Kelly died over the weekend. [40] Two others allegedly involved were an EMT named Tarino Lightbourne and a Bahamian senator named Pleasant Bridgewater. Her body was transferred from there to a nearby funeral home. KELLY Preston smiled alongside her beloved husband, John Travolta, in the last photos taken just weeks before her tragic death from breast cancer. To bury your son is the worst thing you can ever do.". "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. Market data provided by Factset. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Diane worked at Bustle, VH1 and Complex. [8] He arranged her first film audition for the role of Emmeline in The Blue Lagoon (1980), which she lost to the younger Brooke Shields. KELLY'S TRAGIC PASSING John's support for the films comes just over a year after Kelly's passing on July 12, 2020. Stars bring out their *haute* looks for Paris Fashion Week! The What A Girl Wants and Jerry Maguire actress, 57, died on Sunday after a. "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. ", Preston's daughter, Ella, posted a heartfelt tribute to her mom on Instagram after the news of her passing broke. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. The young adult penned: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. I love you so much mama." Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ", "I am beyond proud of her and all of her accomplishments, but most of all I am proud and honored to have her as my daughter," Preston added. The 20-year-old concluded the heartbreaking post by writing, "Thank you for your love. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," they added. AsPeople reported, the actress whose roles ranged fromJerry MaguiretoMischief passed away on July 12, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. "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.". Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. She & John Travolta had one of the most enduring (29 year) Hollywood marriages & were two of . "Happy. [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. "That's one of the biggest compliments I could ever be paid really, because I'm a huge fan of his." Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. bio, Preston was discovered by an agent at age 16 in Australia, and eventually joined the cast of 1986's SpaceCamp, where she met first husband Kevin Gage. "She really, really wanted to do it. In June 2018, Preston revealed during aGood Morning America interview that their daughter, Ella Travolta, actually encouraged the Hollywood parents to get on the social-networking app. They said, "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer. or redistributed. Thank you for your love. published July 13, 2020. [40][41] The first trial ended in a mistrial. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. The actress, a mother of three and wife of John Travolta, died on July 12, 2020, after a two-year battle with breast cancer By Kate Hogan and Diane J. Cho Updated on October 13, 2022 10:25 AM Share. He is heartbroken. Kelly wanted to get on with it really, and I think that her professionalism was astounding. By Katie Flaherty and Daniel Arkin. [31] Preston remained a Scientologist until her death. And keep it fun, it doesn't just happen on its own, you've got to work at it.". Privacy Policy | Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Published on July 13, 2020 12:31 PM. In news that's sure to break Hollywood's heart, Kelly Preston has died at age 57. Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. She also starred in the movie Jack Frost (1998). Ahead of the movie's U.K. release this past summer, Travolta shared the Off the Rails trailer on his own Instagram feed, writing: "Off the Rails is Kelly's last film she was very proud of it and of all of the wonderful talent that she got to work with in it.". When she was not on set filming, Preston was championing her family. Kelly Preston died at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. KELLY PRESTON - Twins actress and John Travolta's wife - died at the age of 57 yesterday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The star of films like "Jerry Maguire" and "Twins" died in July 2020 at age 57, much to the surprise of her fans who were largely unaware of . 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. "I absolutely adore my kids," she said. [27], Preston met John Travolta in 1987 while filming The Experts. His memory lived on in her heart and in April she paid tribute to him in a birthday message. There's an amusing reason that Kelly Preston and John Travolta joined Instagram in the first place. [8] She also had a younger half-brother, Chris Palzis. The world is reeling at the news that actress Kelly Preston has passed away at the age of 57 after years of battling breast cancer in secret. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith[1][2] (the middle name "Kamalelehua" means "garden of lehuas" in Hawaiian)[3][4] was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. She wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you . She was 57. [32], Preston's son Jett Travolta was described as suffering from Kawasaki disease as an infant and had a history of seizures. Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. 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. After pocketing the idea for the film for several years, the director decided that the commercial success of female-centric movies like Mama Mia! She loved working and she really could straddle all aspects of a great performance. The Gottiactress joked of her tech-savvy daughter, "She's like, 'It is about time, you have to join this century!'" 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, While Preston's own death is just as tragic, it's clear this family shared a close bond. 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