Actor Kelly Preston Has Died After Two Year Battle With Breast Cancer

Actor Kelly Preston has died after a long battle with breast cancer.

A representative for the family has released a statement to PEOPLE, saying: "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer.

"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends.

"She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."

Preston appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows during her career, including SpaceCamp (1986), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996) and For Love of the Game (1999).

Her most recent film, Gotti, was released in 2018.

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