Olivia Newton-John pays moving tribute to John Travolta’s late wife Kelly Preston

14 July 2020, 11:30

Olivia Newton-John with John Travolta and Kelly Preston
Olivia Newton-John with John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Picture: PA

By Rory O'Connor

Heartbroken Olivia Newton-John has paid a moving tribute to her late friend Kelly Preston.

Kelly was married to Olivia's Grease co-star John Travolta, and sadly passed away from breast cancer age 57.

Olivia starred alongside John in the iconic 70s movie and became close friends with the actor and his family ever since.

The 71-year-old actress posted a moving message with her fans on social media about Kelly.

Olivia, who has also battled cancer three times, said: "Kelly was a radiant, warm and gentle spirit - a loving, devoted wife, mother and sweet friend.

"My heart breaks for John, Ella and Ben. No words can express my sorrow for her family.

"Kelly’s light shines on in her beautiful children."

John confirmed the news in a social media post, writing: "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.

"She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many."

See more: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John recreate iconic Grease scene 41 years later

View this post on Instagram

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. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.  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. 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. All my love, JT

A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) on

Thanking her doctors and nurses, he went on to add: "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."

The Hollywood couple had been married for nearly 30 years.