New Delhi: Hollywood actor John Travolta's wife and actress Kelly Preston passed away on July 12 after a two-year-long battle with breast cancer. She was 57. John Travolta took to social media to share the heartbreaking news with the fans. The 'Battlefield Earth' actor posted a picture of his wife along with an emotional note. He said that that the 'Jerry Macquire' actress fought a 'courageous fight' with the support of several people.

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The 'Primary Colors' actor thanked the doctors and nurses, who treated his late wife. He also informed that he will take some time off to be with his two children.

"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. 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," Travolta wrote on Instagram.



Kelly Preston and John Travolta tied the knot in 1991. They were married for 29 years. The couple has two children, 20-year-old Ella Travolta and nine-year-old Benjamin Travolta. Their son Jett passed away in 2009 at age of 16.

Kelly had last posted a family photo featuring her husband, daughter and son on Instagram on Father's Day 2020. She wrote, "Happy Father’s Day to the best one I know, we love you." The actress also shared a photo of their late son.

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John and Kelly's daughter Ella paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother on social media.

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She wrote, "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."



Kelly Preston was fondly known for her roles in films like 'Jerry Maguire', 'SpaceCamp' and 'For Love of the Game'. She worked with her husband Jon Travolta in films like 'The Expert and 'Old Dogs'. She was last seen in the film 'Gotti', which released in 2018.

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