JOHN Travolta has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife on Mother’s Day nearly four years after her death.
The Grease actor shared throwback photos of Kelly Preston, who died on July 12, 2020, at the age of 57.
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John‘s Instagram post contained three pictures of Kelly posing with their kids.
The couple share daughter Ella, 24, and son Benjamin, 13, as well as their late son Jett, who passed away in 2009.
The first snap showed Kelly smiling next to Ella and Benjamin at a bake sale, with the three holding up homemade signs for the event.
Kelly looked as happy as ever as she stood next to her kids, who were also in good spirits.
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The next photo showed Kelly sharing a hug with Benjamin as she held Mother’s Day cards and gifts on her lap.
The last shot was a sephia-toned older photo that showed Kelly sharing a kiss with her young children.
“Happy Mother’s Day Kelly. We love you we miss you,” John wrote in the caption of the post.
Fans rushed to the comments section to remember Kelly on the special day.
“She was beautiful,” one person wrote, as a second added, “Happy heavenly Mother’s Day Kelly.”
“I’ve been a fan of her for years. I was devastated when she left us. Lots of love to you and the kiddos this Mother’s Day!” a third wrote.
“Your soulmate, for sure. Happy heavenly Mother’s Day, beautiful Kelly!” a fourth said.
“We all miss her too. She’s such a beautiful soul,” another said.
LAST YEAR’S TRIBUTE
Last year for Mother’s Day, John shared a throwback video of his late wife opening a keepsake box that her kids had seemingly decorated for the holiday.
The white box had the word “Mom” and blue flower emblems placed on top.
Kelly Preston & John Travolta’s Kids
The couple share three children and tragically lost their eldest son, Jett, in 2009
- Jett Travolta – Born in 1992 and died at the age of 16
- Ella Bleu Travolta – Born in 2000, 24 years old
- Benjamin Hunter Kaleo Travolta – Born in 2010, 13 years old
She slightly opened the box, which appeared to have photos inside, before showing the front to the camera.
Kelly beamed with pride as she opened the gift, standing in her kitchen while wearing a red floral skirt and a white lace top.
The actor could also be heard behind the lens of the camera as he filmed his wife in the moment.
“Happy Mother’s Day Kelly. We miss you and love you! Love, Ben, Ella and John,” the Hairspray actor wrote in the caption.
KELLY’S DEATH
The Jerry Maguire actress died in her Clearwater, Florida home from breast cancer in 2020.
She had been battling the illness for two years prior to her passing; however, she chose to keep her diagnosis private.
John, 70, shared an Instagram post at the time to announce her death and thank everyone for their overwhelming support.
“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,” he wrote.
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“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.”
He added that “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.”
Kelly’s death came months after she and John had celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary.
The two met at a screen test for their 1989 film, The Experts, while Kelly was still married to actor Kevin Gage.
Kelly’s career blossomed in the late 80s, and she later became known for her starring roles in films such as Twins and Jerry Maguire.
She last starred alongside John as Victoria Gotti in the 2018 film, Gotti.
THEIR OLDEST SON
John and Kelly share three children together and tragically lost their eldest son, Jett, in the Bahamas while on a family vacation in 2009.
Jett, who was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease as a young child, was only 16 when he passed away.
Along with being on the autism spectrum, Jett also had a history of seizures and suffered one during the vacation.
He hit his head while in the bathtub and was later found unconscious by a maid at the Bahamas hotel.
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