[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Kelly Preston (58), wife of John Travolta and actress, has died of breast cancer. She was 58 years old.
On the 12th (local time), according to US media CNN and People, Kelly Preston passed away that morning. It was reported that she had been battling breast cancer for the past two years but had not disclosed this to the public.
John Travolta also expressed his condolences for her on his Instagram that day. He said, "My beautiful wife Kelly fought breast cancer for two years, but I am heartbroken to announce her passing."
He continued, "Kelly bravely fought breast cancer with the love and support of many people," and added, "Please forgive us if we are unable to respond for a while as the children who lost their mother need time to heal."
His daughter, Ella Travolta, also expressed her condolences on her Instagram, saying, "Thank you for being by my side no matter what happened, and thank you for your love. Thank you for making this world a better place," and "I really love you, Mom."
Meanwhile, Kelly Preston was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and started her career as a model before debuting as an actress. She appeared in various works such as the films Jerry Maguire, From Dusk Till Dawn, What a Girl Wants, The Cat, and The Last Song.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston met in 1987 on the set of the movie The Experts and married in Paris in 1991. They had two children: daughter Ella Blue Travolta and son Benjamin Travolta. Another son, Jett Travolta, passed away in 2009 at the age of 17.
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