Shock as John Travolta’s wife Kelly Preston dies aged 57
Kelly Preston, the actress who had been married to John Travolta has died after a silent and private battle with breast cancer at just 57.
The actress, who went to school in Adelaide, had been combating breast cancer for two years, and was confirmed to have passed by a family representative.
"On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer," a statement to People said.
"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends.
“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."\
John took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news with fans.
"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 wrote.
"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.
Preston lives on through her husband John Travolta and their children Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin.
The couple shared a son Jett who died at age 16 in January 2009.