John Travolta Gets Emotional About Losing His Wife Kelly Preston Following Three Decades Together

Aug 05, 2020 by apost team

Ever since it was announced last month that John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston had passed away from breast cancer at the age of 57, the actor has been in mourning. Their love was one of Hollywood's greats—here, we take a look back at their romance and how the actor has handled his family's loss.

Sadly, Preston passed away following a two year “courageous fight” against breast cancer, which she kept away from the public. Her death was announced by Travolta on Instagram, who wrote:

"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."

In honor of Kelly's life and her relationship with John, let's look back on some of their key moments together.

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The couple first met in the late '80s at a screen test for their 1989 film The Experts, but as Kelly was married to someone else, it took a few more years for them to get together. But eventually, by September 1991 the couple had tied the knot, first in France followed by a second wedding in Florida. 

Shortly after the couple discussed they were thinking about children, with Kelly revealing to Entertainment Tonight, as reported by People magazine: "We plan to have some babies. We’re practicing right now. This could be barefoot and pregnant for the next 10 years.”

Soon after their first son Jett was born, who was registered on the Autism spectrum and diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at 15 months. From the age of two, he began to have regular seizures. 

Fast forward to the year 2000, when their daughter Ella Bleu was born. Things were going well for the family of four, but then tragedy struck. On January 2, 2009, Jett passed away after having a seizure. The family grieved for a long time, although an extortion plot surrounding Jett's death only added to the tragedy of what they were going through.

But by 2011 the family had some positive news—they announced the birth of their second son Benjamin. Speaking with People magazine at the time, Travolta said that their new son had "given the house a renewed spirit and purpose."

But sadly, their happy family would be struck with tragedy not too long after, when Preston passed away this year. In his Instagram post announcing the news, Travolta mentioned he would be taking time to focus on family, writing:

"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."

It must be incredibly hard for the entire family, but especially John, who's endured so much. His romance with Kelly was one for the ages, and we send our deepest sympathies to the entire family as they go through this difficult time.

Were you saddened by the unexpected passing of Kelly Preston? Let us know your thoughts, and be sure to pass this on to your friends and family so they can honor her memory too.