Russell Crowe, Maria Shriver and More Stars Pay Tribute to Kelly Preston After Her Death

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Russell Crowe, Maria Shriver and More Stars Pay Tribute to Kelly Preston After Her Death

Celebrities flooded social media with tributes to Kelly Preston, who died at the age of 57 on Sunday, July 12, after privately battling breast cancer for two years. John Travolta, who married Preston in September 1991, announced the news of the actress’ death “with a very heavy heart” via Instagram in the early hours of Monday, July 13. “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” the Grease star, 66, told his 2.8 million Instagram followers. “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.” He added, “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered. I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.” [sendtonews type="float" key="aHKwub57lo-3116490-14453"] The couple’s daughter, Ella, also honored her late mother via Instagram on Monday, writing, “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy.” The 20-year-old continued, “Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. I love you so much mama.” In addition to Ella, Travolta and Preston shared 9-year-old son Benjamin. Their eldest son, Jett, died at age 16 in January 2009 after suffering a seizure during a family vacation to the Bahamas. In January 2019, the Saturday Night Fever star opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about his life at home with Preston and their kids. “Our children keep our interest in life very high,” he said at the time. “Their future is very important to us.” Scroll down to see tributes to the late Jerry Maguire star from Russell Crowe, Maria Shriver, Josh Gad and more stars.

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Russell Crowe, Maria Shriver and More Stars Pay Tribute to Kelly Preston After Her Death

Celebrities flooded social media with tributes to Kelly Preston, who died at the age of 57 on Sunday, July 12, after privately battling breast cancer for two years. John Travolta, who married Preston in September 1991, announced the news of the actress’ death “with a very heavy heart” via Instagram in the early hours of Monday, July 13. “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” the Grease star, 66, told his 2.8 million Instagram followers. “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.” He added, “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered. I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.” [sendtonews type="float" key="aHKwub57lo-3116490-14453"] The couple’s daughter, Ella, also honored her late mother via Instagram on Monday, writing, “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you. Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy.” The 20-year-old continued, “Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always. I love you so much mama.” In addition to Ella, Travolta and Preston shared 9-year-old son Benjamin. Their eldest son, Jett, died at age 16 in January 2009 after suffering a seizure during a family vacation to the Bahamas. In January 2019, the Saturday Night Fever star opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about his life at home with Preston and their kids. “Our children keep our interest in life very high,” he said at the time. “Their future is very important to us.” Scroll down to see tributes to the late Jerry Maguire star from Russell Crowe, Maria Shriver, Josh Gad and more stars.

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Tim Allen

“So sad for my pal Travolta,” the Last Man Standing star wrote via Twitter. “So hurt for his families loss. Kelly is a gem of so many facets. My families prayers and love to you and the family JT.”

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Reese Witherspoon

“Deeply heartbroken for the whole Travolta family over the passing of the wonderful, kind, and extremely talented Kelly Preston,” the Big Little Lies star tweeted. “I’m sending love and prayers to her husband, her children and everyone who loved her. May She Rest In Peace.”

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Adam Sandler

“Such a great lady. Funny. Smart. Talented. And so damn nice,” the comedic actor tweeted. “Heartbreaking. All our love to John and the kids and Kelly’s entire family.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Kelly Preston was extraordinary. I was lucky enough to star with her and direct her, and her talent was off the charts,” Preston’s Twins costar tweeted. “She had such a big heart, she was a wonderful wife and mother, and my thoughts are with John and the whole family.”

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Shania Twain

“I’m unbelievably saddened by the news that Kelly Preston has passed and at such a young age. A beautiful and kind person I was fortunate enough to have known,” the country singer tweeted. “My heart breaks for John and the kids.”

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Mia Farrow

“Loving thoughts for 9 year old Benjamin, 20 yr old Ella and John Travolta also the Preston family,” the Rosemary’s Baby star tweeted. “May you rest in peace beautiful, talented Kelly Preston.”

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Russell Crowe

“Kelly Preston. Can’t remember where, but, met first in late ‘92 I think. Such a lovely person,” the Oscar winner tweeted. “In 1995 we auditioned together for Breaking Up, Salma Hayek got that gig. I havent [sic] seen her much, but when I did, she was always the same sparkly eyed gem. Love to her family. R.I.P.”

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Maria Shriver

“Shocked by this sad news,” the journalist tweeted. “Kelly was such a bright loving soul, a talented actress, and a loving mom and wife. My heart breaks for her family who have already known such sadness and grief. Join me in sending them love and strength. #RIP #KellyPreston.”

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Josh Gad

“I’m in absolute shock,” the Frozen voice actor tweeted. “What a beautiful and amazing actress and person. So sad to hear of her passing at such a young age. My heart goes out to John Travolta and the entire family. What a loss. RIP #KellyPreston.”

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Rita Wilson

“Sweet Kelly. God rest your soul,” the actress-singer tweeted. “You will be so missed.”

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Spencer Breslin

“RIP to my on screen mom, #kellypreston,” Preston’s Cat in the Hat costar tweeted. “What a lovely woman. Such a sad loss.”

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Patricia Heaton

“This is so sad. I spent an afternoon with Kelly and a few other actresses at a Dolce&Gabbana fashion show and she was open and hilarious and lovely,” the Everybody Loves Raymond alum tweeted. “It was a great afternoon. God bless John Travolta and their kids. #RipKellyPreston.”

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Holly Robinson Peete

“A beautiful lady. Inside and out,” the former The Talk cohost tweeted. “A crushing loss. Rest In Peace, Kelly Preston.”

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Chloe Bennet

“Kelly Preston was enormously kind and unbelievably lovely. Can’t believe this,” the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star tweeted. “My thoughts are with her sweet Ella and the rest of her incredible family. RIP.”