Inside Kelly Preston's Life Before She Passed Away

On July 12, 2020, actress Kelly Preston died at the age of 57 following a two-year battle with breast cancer. A family representative told People in a statement, "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time." Preston's husband, actor John Travolta, also took to Instagram on July 13, 2020, to pay tribute to his late wife, to whom Travolta was married for almost 29 years. He wrote, in part, "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." Preston who was perhaps known for her roles in Jerry Maguire and Mischief is survived by Travolta, and their two kids, daughter Ella and son Benjamin. After their other son, Jett, died after a seizure at just 16 years old in 2009, the couple persevered and got pregnant with Benjamin, in 2010, when Preston was 47. Preston gushed to Health magazine in 2013, "When I found out I was pregnant, I was floored. I'd snuck out of bed and then came back and woke up Johnny in bed. We both started crying. It was wonderful." Preston, who described herself as a "very hands-on" parent who wanted to be a mother ever since she was 11, enjoyed spending time with her children. She added in her interview with Health, "I absolutely adore my kids. Johnny and I love them up constantly. Ella's like, 'Mom, ugh! Thank god you had Ben because now he can take some of the kisses!' And Johnny sings to them a lot of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand." Preston starred alongside her husband in the 2018 film Gotti, in which Travolta played famous mobster John Gotti, while Preston played John's wife, Victoria. Preston told InStyle magazine in 2018, "A lot of people wanted the role many years ago, and the Gotti family chose John. They wanted him to play the father, and Victoria Sr. specifically wanted him to play her husband. Then there was high interest in me playing Victoria and she was really happy that I would." With 72 credits to Preston's name on IMDB, the Hawaii native had quite the career in Hollywood. She especially enjoyed acting alongside her husband, the pair appeared together in a few movies, including Old Dogs , Battlefield Earth, and From Paris With Love. But the film that probably resonates the most with the couple is 1989's The Experts, where Preston met Travolta for the first time. In 2018, Preston admitted on an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that it was pretty much love at first sight with Travolta on set. The two got married in 1991. Clearly, Preston and Travolta's love stood the test of time since they constantly gushed over one another on social media. Preston wrote in September 2019 in honor of their 28th anniversary, "To my dearest Johnny, the most wonderful man I know. You have given me hope when I have felt lost, loved me patiently and unconditionally ... made me laugh harder than any other human being possible ... shared the most beautiful highs and at times lows. You're a dream Daddio and make life so much fun!! I trust my love with you implicitly ... with you, I know I will always be okay no matter what happens. I love you forever and completely." So, what was the secret to their lasting marriage? "I think it's communication, keeping it fresh, checking in with each other, and evolving." Kelly Preston always looked stunning at any age, but especially as she got older, her skin continued to glow. Of course, there was a good explanation for that. She told Women's Wear Daily in a 2018 interview. "I don't drink, I don't smoke, I eat 70 percent organic, and I use [organic products] it's clean living." That same year, the star launched her own beauty brand, Breathe. Clearly, Preston had a zest for life, and Hollywood will certainly miss her. Watch the video for a look Inside Kelly Preston's Life Before She Passed Away. #KellyPreston #RIPKellyPreston