American actor Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta, has died at age 57, after 2 years battle with breast cancer.
Travolta says “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered” after announcing the news of her demise following a two-year illness.
According to the acttor, she had been sick for two years, and he thanked her doctors and friends for their support.
Preston and Travolta had three children. daughter Ella, 20, and son, Benjamin, who is nine. Their son Jett died in 2009 aged 16.
Taking to his Instagram page, he writes: “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”
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Devastating news. Sending John all the love and strength he needs at this time.
Breast cancer, the number one killer of women. So sad. RIP Kelly Preston.
so horrible. saw and loved her in movies. may she rest in peace.