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The Sad Connection Between Kelly Preston And John Travolta's First Love

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Mia Walsh

Published Mar 30, 2026

"From the moment I met her, I was attracted. We were like two maniacs talking all the time on the set of Bubble. After a month it became romantic," Travolta explained at the time about his love for Hyland to People. The outlet details how Hyland died of breast cancer in Travolta's arms. "I felt the breath go out of her," he poignantly recounts, at the time, calling Hyland the love of his life.

But time moved on, and Travolta would meet Preston, fall in love, and marry her in 1990 (via E! News). This time with the passing of his wife of nearly 30 years, Travolta shared the devastating news on social media. "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," the actor shared on Instagram. "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many." 

Our hearts break for Travolta and his family and we wish them much support and comfort at this painful time.