She was the wife of John Travolta, whom he married in 1991.
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American actress Kelly Preston, who worked in such well-known films as Jerry Maguire or Twins, died at age 57 of cancer, her husband, actor John Travolta, announced Sunday.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that my splendid wife Kelly lost her battle with cancer after two years,” the Hollywood star said on Instagram. “She fought valiantly with love and the support of many,” she added.
A family representative told People that Preston had passed away on Sunday morning.
“He chose to keep his fight private, underwent medical treatment for a time, supported by his closest family and friends,” said the representative, quoted by People.
Born on October 13, 1962 in Hawaii, Preston studied dramatic art at the University of Southern California.
He rose to fame for his role in the comedy Twins in 1988, opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. He worked on dozens of movies and series throughout his career.
In the romantic comedy Jerry Maguire (1996), where he shared a cast with Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger, Preston played the ex-girlfriend of the main character.
She married John Travolta in 1991. The couple had three children, the oldest of whom died in 2009 at the age of 16.
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