Kelly Kamalelehua Smith, better known by her stage name Kelly Preston, was an American actress and model who appeared in films such as Mischief, Jerry Maguire, Jack Frost, and The Love of the Game. She sadly passed away, so she is no longer with us.

Kelly Preston was born on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and died on July 12, 2020, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 57 years old at the time of her death and was born under the sign of Libra. She was of American nationality and used to be of white ethnicity. In terms of her academic qualifications, she studied theater and drama at the University of Southern California.

Salary, Net Worth, and Income

Kelly Preston began her professional career as an actress, appearing in films and television shows in minor roles. Her first big break was in the 1985 romantic comedy teen film Mischief, where she played Marilyn McCauley’s ripple. Following that, in 2000, she appeared in the film Battlefield Earth, in which she played the girlfriend of the protagonist Terl. Similarly, she appeared in the music video She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5, which dominated the charts at the time.

She had starred in over sixty films and television productions up to that point in her career. Her main film roles include Twins, From Dusk Till Dawn, George Clooney, Death Sentence Casino Jack, and From Dusk Till Dawn.

Furthermore, she had amassed a sizable sum of money from her acting career up until the time of her death. Having a $2.65 million Los Angeles home in Calabasas. She used to own a 50-acre estate in Maine as well. With all of this, she has a net worth of about $180 million, which includes her husband’s net worth, who is also a well-known filmmaker.

John Travolta is her husband

Kelly was a married woman who was content with her life. Before her death, she had married twice. She was first married to actor Kevin Gage, whom she married in 1985. They divorced in 1987 after being married for two years.

Kelly’s second marriage was also to John Travolta, a well-known actor. They first met on the set of The Experts, a film they were both working on. In 1991, they tied the knot. Their wedding, however, took place on September 12 in Daytona Beach, Florida, during their second ceremony. Jett, Benjamin, and Ella Bleu are their three children from their marriage. Her eldest son, however, is no longer with us, having died on January 2, 2009.

Siblings, Parents, and Family

Kelly was born in the United States to American parents. Linda Carlson and Peter Palzis were her parents. Kelly grew up with her brother Chris Palzis, who was her sibling.

Details on the Cause of Death and the Funeral

Kelly Preston’s fans will be heartbroken to learn that she passed away on July 12, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was 57 years old when she died, and she had been fighting breast cancer for two years. Her death was officially reported by her husband John Travolta via Instagram, where he wrote,

Travolta wrote, “It is with great sadness that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer.” “With the love and kindness of so many, she fought a brave fight. … I’ll be spending some time with my children, who have recently lost their mother, so please bear with us if you don’t hear from us for a while. JT, I give you my heartfelt greetings.”

Furthermore, a spokesperson for her family said,

“Kelly Preston, beloved wife and mother, passed away on July 12, 2020, after a two-year struggle with breast cancer.

‘She had been receiving medical care for some time, helped by her closest relatives and friends, having chosen to keep her fight private.” “She was a vibrant, elegant, and caring person who genuinely cared for others and added life to everything she came into contact with. Her family requests that you respect their need for privacy at this time.”

Similarly, her daughter used Instagram to send her heartfelt messages. “I’ve never met anyone who is as brave, strong, stunning, or compassionate as you. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of knowing you or being in your presence would acknowledge that you have a glow and a light about you that never fails to shine and makes anyone around you feel immediately happy.  Thank you for your assistance and for helping to make the planet a better place. You have made life so amazing, and I am certain that you will continue to do so in the future. Mama, you know how much I adore you.”

Her colleagues, in addition to her family, paid a small tribute to her by writing some words for her. Jillian Barberie, an actress, said on Twitter, “Please tell me Kelly Preston’s news isn’t real. I had no idea she was suffering from breast cancer. My heart breaks for her and her family. This is a sneaky epidemic. She was still so sweet and considerate during our interviews. I’m heartbroken.” Similarly, there is no detail about her funeral; however, we will update her funeral until her husband or family shares the news.

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