Personal Heartaches and the Strength to Persevere
Tragedy first visited Travolta’s personal life early on when Diana Hyland, his girlfriend at the time, succumbed to cancer. This loss set the stage for a difficult journey through grief that would continue to haunt him throughout his life. The most devastating of these losses occurred in 2009 when his son, Jett, passed away unexpectedly. Jett, who had been grappling with health issues, was the center of Travolta’s world. The task of raising a child with special needs while constantly under the public eye was an enormous challenge for the Travolta family.
Travolta’s grief was compounded further with the passing of his wife, Kelly Preston, who lost her battle with cancer in 2020. Her death once again placed him at a crossroads, caught between the precious memories they had created and the uncertainty of a life that lay ahead. Kelly’s memory remains vivid in his heart, and he frequently pays homage to her on social media, commemorating their abiding love.
