Actress, mother and wife, Kelly Preston, passed away at 57 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her husband John Travolta shared the heartbreaking news 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.”

Many celebrities, who were shocked to hear the devastating news, are paying tribute to the fallen actress. Russell Crowe reflected on the first time he met Kelly during a 1995 audition, describing her as a “sparkly eyed gem.”

Kelly Preston.
Can’t remember where, but, met first in late ‘92 I think.
Such a lovely person. In 1995 we auditioned together for Breaking Up, Salma Hayek got that gig.
I havent seen her much, but when I did, she was always the same sparkly eyed gem.
Love to her family.
R.I.P

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) July 13, 2020

Maria Shriver was “shocked” by the loss of “such a bright loving soul.” She sent her “love and strength” to the Travolta family.

Shocked by this sad news. Kelly was such a bright loving soul, a talented actress, and a loving mom and wife. My heart breaks for her family who have already known such sadness and grief. Join me in sending them love and strength. #RIP #KellyPreston https://t.co/DndcfOtlOn

— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) July 13, 2020

Kelly’s Space Camp co-star, Lea Thompson, took to Instagram to share her condolences to the actress who was “always full of love and light and Hawaiian breeziness.”

 

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I am so very sad to hear of my old friend @therealkellypreston passing. We had so much fun making #spacecamp all those many years ago. She was always full of love and light and Hawaiian breeziness. Kelly was so beautiful inside and out. Went way to young. #heartbroken for her whole family #breastcancerawareness is so important. Hold each other close and let’s keep fighting for a cure. 💔

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Spencer Breslin, who co-starred along with Kelly in 2003’s The Cat In The Hat, referred to his “on-screen mom” as “a lovely woman.”

RIP to my on screen mom, #kellypreston. What a lovely woman. Such a sad loss.

— Spencer Breslin (@Spencerbreslin) July 13, 2020

Other celebrities such as Loni Love, Holly Robinson-Peete and more shared their fond memories of Kelly.

Omg!!! This is so sad!!!! Condolences to her family https://t.co/M16p60uniM

— Loni Love (@LoniLove) July 13, 2020

A beautiful lady. Inside and out.
A crushing loss.
Rest In Peace, Kelly Preston 🙏🏽💔 pic.twitter.com/ogNArcdyFI

— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) July 13, 2020

In addition to John Travolta, Kelly is survived by their two kids, 20-year-old daughter Ella and Benjamin, 9. Their 16-year-old son Jett passed away in 2009 at 16-years-old. We’re sending our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and fans of Kelly Preston during this devastating time.