The two actors' lives had already been overshadowed by tragedy when their 16-year-old son Jett died after a seizure at a Bahamas holiday home in 2009. The shock of Jett's death was followed by a legal row with an ambulance driver and lawyer who were accused of trying to extort $25million from the couple by threatening to reveal sensitive details about the death.
The couple's 20-year-old daughter Ella said she had 'never met anyone as courageous' as her mother as she paid her own emotional tribute today and said: 'I love you so much mama'. Preston, a former model and actress who starred in Jerry Maguire, met Travolta on the set of The Experts and had been married to the Grease star for 29 years. The couple lived in Florida and were both practicing Scientologists, and have another nine-year-old son, Benjamin.
John, 66, confirmed his wife's death in an Instagram post overnight Sunday, writing:
'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.'
O God, such tragedy
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