"Johnny and I love them up constantly. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. And Johnny sings to thema lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. "Who wouldn't want to be friends with Debbie Harry?!". She appeared in more than 60 television and film productions, including Mischief (1985), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), and For Love of the Game (1999). She is survived by her husband and fellow actor, John Travolta, 66, and their children Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 9. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. I love you so much mama.. published July 13, 2020. Ella's like, 'Mom, ugh! ", "Kelly Preston and John Travolta Marriage Profile", "John Travolta Celebrates 'Most Beautiful' Daughter Ella on Her 21st Birthday: 'Your Dad Adores You! [36][37] His death was attributed to a seizure. Making the post all the more sentimental, the second slide of the photo gallery was a picture of Travolta with their late son, Jett. 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. The What A Girl Wants and Jerry Maguire actress, 57, died on Sunday after a secret two-year battle with breast cancer and leaves behind her actor husband John Travolta, 20-year-old daughter Ella and nine-year-old son Benjamin. Last month, actress Kelly Preston died at 57 after losing her secret battle with breast cancer. He shared a photo of Kelly and told his 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. And director Jules Williamson hopes that audiences now view the film in the same way she does: as a posthumous toast to Preston's talent. "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. Kelly's last picture was posted on Instagram on June 22 as the family celebrated father's Day together. "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. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. She hadn't been seen in the public eye for more than two years, as she battled breast cancer in secret. 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.". Before falling for John Travolta, Preston was married to SpaceCamp costar Kevin Gage (not pictured) from 1985 to 1987. "She talked about them a lot, and obviously missed them," Williamson says. American. Fans quickly expressed their love and support on social media. Kelly Preston, John Travolta, Ella and Benjamin. She was 57. ", She continued, "Thank you for being there for me no matter what. AsPeople reported, the actress whose roles ranged fromJerry MaguiretoMischief passed away on July 12, 2020 after battling breast cancer for two years. Market data provided by Factset. [27], Preston met John Travolta in 1987 while filming The Experts. US Weekly reports the actress's death certificate reveals. Real Estate Investment Funds - Search Now. However, a second ceremony was required because the first, performed by a French Scientology minister (both Preston and Travolta were Scientologists), was considered invalid. ", Travolta added, "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. [39], On January 23, 2009, three people were arrested in the Bahamas in connection with a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against Travolta and Preston concerning the circumstances of their son's death. ", In one of her last interviews with "Extra," Kelly revealed the secret to their marital success, sharing, I think just communicate. Kelly spent her final days at her family's home in Clearwater, Florida. They said their "I dos" in an unannounced ceremony at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris. "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 wrote onInstagram. 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. Kelly Kamalelehua Smith[1][2] (the middle name "Kamalelehua" means "garden of lehuas" in Hawaiian)[3][4] was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. ", Celeb obsessed? Preston and her daughter, who is also an actress, were quite close. Stars bring out their *haute* looks for Paris Fashion Week! I love you and congratulations @ella.travolta," Preston added. "Kellys love and life will always be remembered. The actress shared some beautiful family photos on the platform. Privacy Policy | In a holiday gift for the actress's many fans, that movie the British comedy Off the Rails is currently available in theaters and on most VOD services. She launched the How I Parent and What It's Really Like to Be . "Thank you for your love. The stars hit the red carpet for the 2022 MTV VMAs! 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. "You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Asked whether that scene was derived from the actress's real life experience in Hollywood, Williamson says that Preston was largely upbeat about the arc of her career from a young ingenue in 1980s films like Secret Admirer and Twins to more mature roles in Jerry Maguire and For Love of the Game. According to her death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, Preston died at her home in Clearwater . On April 3, 2000, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Ella Bleu. "My son Jetty was one of the most playful and wonderful souls you've ever met. digital series and has interviewed several celebrities and influential leaders within the entertainment industry. Ad Choices "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you,"she said. She was 57. The couple was nearing 30 years of marriage and it's clear Preston will be very missed. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. She also starred in the movie Jack Frost (1998). are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Kelly Preston and John Travolta on the red carpet in 2018 (Manny Carabel/Getty Images), John Travolta Admits He Was in Love With Olivia Newton-John, Newton-John and Travolta Consider 40-Year 'Grease' Reunion. "I heard Cate Blanchett at the Oscars saying that the industry needs to wake up to the fact that women-centered stories made money. John and Kelly also had a son named Jett - who tragically died at the age of 16 in 2009. "[John] never dreamed of this their relationship was so close," said family attorney Mike Ossi. As soon as she came on set, everybody, you could feel everyone's energy lift. "I absolutely adore my kids," she said. New details have emerged around the death of Kelly Preston, who passed away last month following a secret battle with breast cancer. She loved working and she really could straddle all aspects of a great performance. Husband John Travolta . He reportedly suffered a seizure and hit his head on the bathtub while the family was vacationing. From What A Girl Wants to The Last Song, actress Kelly Preston became one of the silver screen's most devoted on-screen parents in recent years. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, What Kelly Prestons Death Certificate Reveals About Her Final Hours. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you," she wrote. 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. ", Kris Jenner snubs Kim's daughter North, 9, in post about her grandkids, Exiled Duggar sister spotted at Jana's bash despite estrangement from parents, Savannah says goodbye to Today colleague in emotional live moment, GMA's TJ looks somber out shopping as disgraced host & Amy fight suspension, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, John shared this photo of him and Kelly in February, as she battled breast cancer, Kelly kept on smiling despite battling the killer disease. [25][26] In a 2011 interview with TMZ, Preston said that Sheen did not shoot her. She was also briefly linked to George Clooney in the '80s. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", A rep for the family told People magazine that it was Preston's wish to keep her cancer battle private. Along with a family selfie featuring their children Benjamin and Ella, Preston wrote on Instagram, "Happy Father's Day to the best one I know, we love you." [24][8] She was briefly engaged to Charlie Sheen in 1990,[8][25] but ended the relationship shortly after he allegedly shot her in the arm. They later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fans are mourning the death of Kelly Preston. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. The Jerry Maguire star was seen hugging her husband John and their two kids, Ella, 20, and . But Williamson says that the actress kept that information private from her and the rest of the creative team. Despite her illness, Preston also used her son's death to advocate for people with autism. John Travolta is grieving the death of his beloved wife Kelly Preston, who died on Sunday morning. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. Thank you for your love. A representative of the family told PEOPLE . She stood by her 20-year-old daughter, Ella, who was an aspiring actress, and in 2019 she gushed when she landed a role alongside Travolta in "The Poison Rose.". 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). ", "She once very sweetly said that I was a bit like [Jerry Maguire director] Cameron Crowe, because I love music and I've got a big heart," Williamson adds. Something went wrong, please try again later. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. Becoming a mom was a dream come true for Preston, who once toldHealththat she and Travolta both doted on their kids. On July 12, 2020, actress Kelly Preston passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Preston said that, as she grew older, she learned how to prioritize what's important. John and Ella's touching messages came moments after a representative for the family announced that Kelly died over the weekend. Kelly Preston, who has died at the age of 57, wished husband John Travolta a Happy Father's Day in her final Instagram post. Kelly Preston Dead at 57: John Travolta, Ella Travolta and More Pay Tribute. [35], On January 2, 2009, Jett Travolta died while the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. Travolta later told Good Morning America (via People) that the birth of the couple's son, Ben, helped the couple "rebond after tremendous loss.". "I love you and congratulations.". You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. The young adult penned: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. He was 16. 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. JOHN TRAVOLTA, KELLY PRESTON REMEMBER SON ON WHAT WOULD'VE BEEN HIS 28TH BIRTHDAY She reportedly did her last red carpet appearance for the New York City premiere of "Gotti." Preston also. Paying tribute to her mother, the couple's daughter wrote on Instagram: "I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. ", Kelly posted her last Instagram in June in celebration of Father's Day. '", In short order, Jordan Waller was commissioned to write a screenplay based on Williamson's treatment, and that script quickly found its ways to Preston's hands thanks to Off the Rails producer, Bill Kenwright. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time. By Katie Flaherty and Daniel Arkin. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.". Legal Statement. Her final film role was in the comedy-drama Off the Rails, which was released in late July 2021 in the UK. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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 . [48][49] Her death was announced in an Instagram post under an account belonging to John Travolta and Ella Bleu. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," they added. 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, 57, bravely carried on smiling and working after her diagnosis, two years before she passed away on Sunday morning. [29] Preston and Travolta had three children: son Jett, daughter Ella Bleu,[30] and a second son, Benjamin. Three weeks later, Preston died on July 12, 2020, following a private, two-year battle with breast cancer. "When we were scripting the film, I wanted the friend who died to be played by Debbie Harry," the director reveals. Off the Rails is currently in theaters and on most VOD services. Kelly Prestondied at her family home in Florida, a death certificate for the late actress confirms. Next to the caption she added two snaps - one showed her posing with John, Ella and Benjamin and the other was of John and late Jett. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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