John Travolta recently took to Instagram to honor his late wife, Kelly Preston, on Mother’s Day with a heartfelt throwback video. The video showcased Preston joyfully opening a Mother’s Day present and proudly displaying it for the camera.
The actress, who passed away from breast cancer in July 2020 at the age of 57, is remembered fondly by Travolta and their children. Alongside the video, Travolta wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day Kelly. We miss you and love you! Love, Ben, Ella and John,” including their children Ben, aged 12, and Ella, aged 23, in his tribute.
Travolta and Preston shared a marriage lasting 28 years, during which they also faced the tragic loss of their son Jett in 2009 when he was just 16.
Besides commemorating significant dates such as Mother’s Day, Travolta also uses social media to celebrate family milestones, such as his daughter Ella’s birthday. He posted a charming video montage of their family trip to Disney World for Ella’s birthday, capturing their joyful moments exploring the theme park, watching the castle light up, and enjoying a fireworks display at night. The video even included a sweet moment of Ella blowing out candles on a tray of cupcakes, with Travolta dedicating a song to her in the caption, expressing his deep love for his daughter.
John Travolta continues to share these poignant family moments, maintaining the memory of his late wife while celebrating the ongoing lives and milestones of their children.
