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John Travolta Talks About His Grief After Losing Wife Kelly Preston

by Lauren Novak

Published April 22, 2021

John Travolta opens up about his grief after losing his wife

John Travolta has begun to open up about his grief. He lost his wife, Kelly Preston, to breast cancer last year. She suffered a two-year private battle with cancer. Her death was a big shock to fans, especially to those who have been following John and Kelly’s love story for many years.

John said, “Mourning is individual and experiencing your own journey is what can lead to healing. The most important thing you can do to help another when they are in mourning is to allow them to live it and not complicate it with yours.”

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John Travolta opened up about his grief after losing his wife last year

EXPERTS, Kelly Preston, John Travolta, 1989
EXPERTS, Kelly Preston, John Travolta, 1989, (c) Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection

He added, “Even though it’s great to have company, sometimes it becomes like you’re helping them rather than putting yourself to work overcoming feelings of loss and grief.” Of course, John surrounded himself with his two children, Benjamin and Ella Bleu. John and Kelly also shared a third child, Jett, who passed away in 2009.

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John Travolta, Kelly Preston at Cannes Film Festival, 1998
John Travolta, Kelly Preston at Cannes Film Festival, 1998, by Thierry Carpico / Everett Collection

John has made a few rare appearances on social media in the past year, mostly with his children. He appeared in a Super Bowl commercial along with his daughter and seemed to be in good spirits. At the time of Kelly’s passing, Ella shared photos on her social media pages.

GOTTI, from left: Kelly Preston, John Travolta, as John Gotti Sr.
GOTTI, from left: Kelly Preston, John Travolta, as John Gotti Sr., 2018. ph: Brian Douglas /© Vertical Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection

She wrote, “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. I love you so much mama.” Sending the Travolta family our continued condolences.

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