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Preston, who was best known for roles in \"Jerry Maguire,\" \"Twins\" and \"Mischief,\" married Travolta in 1991.

Ella Bleu also took to Instagram to commemorate her mother with a post including a black-and-white photo of Preston bathing her as a baby.

\"Happy Mother's Day, mama,\" Ella Bleu wrote. \"I love you so much.\"

In a 2020 Instagram post announcing her death, Travolta paid tribute to his wife, writing at the time: \"Kelly's love and life will always be remembered.\"

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