Kelly Preston, Actor John Travolta's Wife, Dies at the Age of 57 Due to Breast Cancer

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from Hollywood, Kelly Preston, an actress and the wife of senior actor John Travolta, passed away at the age of 57 on Sunday, July 12, 2020, local time.

According to People.com, Kelly is reported to have died from breast cancer. This news was conveyed by a representative from Kelly's family.

"On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, beloved wife and mother, passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer," said one of Kelly Preston's family representatives.

1. John Travolta's Upload

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The news of his wife's departure was also conveyed directly by John Travolta. Through his Instagram, the actor who played Vincent Vega in the movie PULP FICTION uploaded a photo of his late wife, along with farewell words that broke many hearts.

"With a heavy heart, I inform you that my beautiful wife, Kelly, lost her battle with breast cancer," John Travolta wrote on his Instagram.

"My family and I will forever be grateful to the doctors, nurses at Anderson Cancer Center, all the healthcare staff who have helped, of course, all the friends, and loved ones who have always been by her side. Kelly's love and life will always be remembered," he continued.

2. Taking a Break From Social Media

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This 66-year-old actor also said that he and his family will take a break from social media for a while to heal themselves from the loss.

"I will take a break for my children who lost their mother. So I apologize if you cannot hear news from us for a while. But you should know that I always feel your love continuously for weeks and months until we recover," he said.

3. The Figure of Kelly Preston

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Born on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the owner of the real name Kelle Kamalelehua Smith started her acting career in 1985 in the movie MISCHIEF. Since then, she has been trusted to star in big films such as TWINS (1988), THE CAT IN THE HAT (2003), and SKY HIGH (2005).

Kelly studied acting at the University of Southern California, United States. Starting her career in 1985, she later married John Travolta in 1991.

Her marriage to John blessed them with 3 children, their first son named Jett was born in April 1993 and passed away in 2009 due to an accident. Their second child, a daughter named Ella Bleu, was born in 2000, and their second son, Benjamin, was born in 2010.

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