Whenever a spouse loses their soulmate in life, a part of themselves also leaves this world. You could always confide in that person who understood you better than anyone else and will never forget. And for Actor John Travolta his late wife Kelly Preston was his soulmate. And on Mother’s Day 2022, John shared a special video tribute to the love of his life that’s melting hearts all over.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s already been two years since actress, wife, and mom Kelly Preston passed away.
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Kelly, who’s best known for her roles in “Mischief,” “The Cat in the Hat,” and “Jerry Maguire,” died in July 2020 following a brave two-year fight with breast cancer.[1]
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John shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, calling his wife’s battle with the disease “courageous.”
“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 alongside a photo of Kelly.
“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered,” he continued.
“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,” he concluded.
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In the months following his wife’s death, John never allowed a single holiday to pass without posting a loving message about his late wife.
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Last year, John marked his family’s first mother’s day without Kelly in a heartwarming post.
“Dearest Kelly, you brought into my life three of the most wonderful children I have ever known. Thank you. We love and miss you. Happy Mother’s Day.”
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This year, the family commemorated their second Mother’s Day without their beloved matriarch.
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In a new video, John shares a montage of photos of his late wife set to Barbara Streisand’s “That Face.”
“We love and miss you Kelly,” John captioned the video. “Happy Mother’s Day.”
“From me to you,” the text on the screen read. “With all my love, Johnny.”
Fans also shared their thoughts.
“Ohhh John we love and miss her too! What a ray of light! Sending you love,” wrote family friend Kate Ceberano.
“All my love to you and your family,” wrote one fan.
“Kelly is looking over all of you,” wrote another.
You can watch John’s heartwarming tribute video below.
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- “John Travolta Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Wife Kelly Preston On Mother’s Day” Diply.Taylor Sakellis. May 9, 2022.