• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • Culture

John Travolta wishes late wife Kelly Preston a happy birthday: 'We miss and love you'

3:31
Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer at 57
Anne-christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images, FILE
ByGood Morning America
October 13, 2021, 10:59 PM

John Travolta took to social media Wednesday to wish his late wife, Kelly Preston, a happy birthday.

The actress, who died last year of cancer, would have been 59 years old.

"Happy Birthday Kelly. We miss and love you very much," Travolta wrote.

Editor’s Picks

John Travolta reveals conversation with son about Kelly Preston’s death

  • Aug 23, 2021

John Travolta commemorates late wife Kelly Preston's 58th birthday

  • Oct 13, 2020

John Travolta sweetly dances with daughter in honor of late wife Kelly Preston

  • Aug 24, 2020

Travolta, 67, opened up in August about how he's broached the subject of his wife's death with their 10-year-old son, Benjamin. During an appearance on Kevin Hart's talk show, "Hart to Heart," the actor said that Benjamin was worried that Travolta might die too.

The "Saturday Night Fever" star said that he responded, "I'm gonna tell you the truth about life. Nobody knows when they're gonna go or when they're gonna to stay."

"I could die tomorrow. You could. I mean, anybody can," he recalled telling his son. "It's part of life, you see? You don't know exactly. You just do your best at trying to live the longest you can."

Travolta and Preston had three children together: Jett, who died in 2009 at the age of 16; Ella, 21, and Benjamin.

Editor’s Picks

John Travolta reveals conversation with son about Kelly Preston’s death

  • Aug 23, 2021

John Travolta commemorates late wife Kelly Preston's 58th birthday

  • Oct 13, 2020

John Travolta sweetly dances with daughter in honor of late wife Kelly Preston

  • Aug 24, 2020

Up Next in Culture—

King Charles, Queen Camilla head to America: What to expect on their state visit

April 14, 2026

Alix Earle responds to Alex Cooper: What to know about their rumored feud

April 14, 2026

Prince Harry, Meghan kick off 4-day Australia visit

April 14, 2026

Phil Collins and Billy Idol among the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

April 14, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News