Maroon 5's Adam Levine pays tribute to Kelly Preston who starred in 'She Will Be Loved' video
Kelly passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer
Last updated 14th Jul 2020
After the sad news that John Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston passed away at the age of 57, Maroon 5's Adam Levine has also paid tribute to the actress who appeared in the 'She Will Be Loved' music video.
Sharing a photo of the pair, the lead singer told his fans, 'My first pretend kiss...We will miss you Kelly. You’ll always hold a special place in my heart.'
Following Adam's tribute, hundreds of fans also left their messages. One said, 'The best video ever! RIP 🙏', with another saying, 'She will be loved ❤️'.
Kelly's husband, actor John Travolta also paid tribute to his wife writing, '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.'
The news of Kelly's death was confirmed to People, with a representative for the Travolta family releasing a statement confirming Kelly sadly passed away on Sunday 12th July.
They said, "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."
Kelly and John got married in September 1991 at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris, with the couple going on to have three children together.
'She Will Be Loved' was written by Adam and lead guitarist James Valentine, and was the third song from their debut album 'Songs About Jane'. It reached Number 4 in the charts, but has gone on to be certified Platinum.
Now take a look at Adam Levine through the years:
Early career
In 1994, Adam formed the band Kara's Flowers, along with Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden and Ryan Dusick – friends that Adam met at school. The group played their first gig at a West Hollywood nightclub in 1995. Whilst performing in Malibu, they were discovered by a producer, going on to release an album called 'The Fourth World' in August 1997. The group later disbanded.
After reuniting with his Kara's Flowers bandmates Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden and Ryan Dusick, they added a fifth member – James Valentine – and formed Maroon 5. The band released their debut studio album 'Songs About Jane', which was written about Adam's ex-girlfriend and featured huge hits including 'This Love' and 'She Will Be Loved'.
2003: Maroon 5 support John Mayer
A very young Adam Levine and James Valentine pictured performing on stage at the tour opener of the 'John Mayer/Counting Crows U.S. Summer Tour 2003' in Englewood, Colorado. Maroon 5 also opened for John Mayer on his 'Heavier Things Tour', performing at shows between December 2003 and March 2004.
2004: 'Songs About Jane' success
In June 2002, Maroon 5 released their debut studio album 'Songs About Jane', which was written about Adam's ex-girlfriend and featured huge hits including 'This Love' and 'She Will Be Loved'. 'Songs About Jane' topped the US charts in March 2004, going on to later reach Number 1 on the UK charts, too.
2005: Grammy win
In 2005, Maroon 5 won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Then at the 2006 Grammys, the band won the award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for 'This Love'.
2007: Maroon 5 release 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long'
Maroon 5 released their second album, 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' in May 2007. The album featured singles including 'Wake Up Call', 'Won't Go Home Without You' and 'Makes Me Wonder', which won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The album topped the UK chart and is certified Platinum. In support of the album, the band went on the 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' world tour.
2010: Maroon 5's third studio album
Maroon 5's third studio album 'Hands All Over' was released in September 2010, which included the singles 'Misery', 'Give a Little More' and 'Never Gonna Leave This Bed'. The album reached Number 6 on the UK Chart and is certified Platinum.
2011 - 'Moves Like Jagger' and 'Stereo Hearts'
In June 2011, Maroon 5 teamed up with Christina Aguilera to release the smash hit single 'Moves Like Jagger'. The track reached Number 2 on the UK Charts and is certified 4x Platinum.
Adam appeared on the Gym Class Heroes hit 'Stereo Hearts', which was released in June 2011. The single reached Number 3 on the UK Charts and is certified Platinum.
2011 - 2019: The Voice
Adam joined the The Voice as a judge in 2011 and appeared on the show until 2019. In total three of Adam's contestants won the show – Javier Colon in series one, Tessanne Chin in series five and Jordan Smith in series nine.
2012: American Horror Story: Asylum
Adam starred in American Horror Story: Asylum in 2012, where he played the character of Leo Morrison, a newly-married photographer who was on honeymoon with his wife Teresa, played by Jenna Dewan.
2012: Maroon 5 release their fourth studio album
Following the success of 'Moves Like Jagger', Maroon 5 released their fourth studio album 'Overexposed' in June 2012. The album featured singles including 'One More Night', 'Daylight' and 'Payphone'. The album reached Number 2 on the UK Chart and is certified Platinum. In support of the album, Maroon 5 embarked on 'The Overexposed Tour', visiting countries in Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America and South America.
2013: Begin Again
Adam starred alongside Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in the film Begin Again, where he played the character of Dave Kohl. Adam also performed several of the tracks on the film's soundtrack, including 'Lost Stars', which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 2014 Oscars.
2014: Adam and Behati Prinsloo get married
Adam began dating model Behati Prinsloo in 2012, with the pair going on to marry in Mexico in July 2014. In September 2016, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Dusty Rose, with their second daughter Gio born in February 2018. Adam and Behati then welcomed a son in January 2023, but they have not revealed what his name is.
2014: Maroon 5 release their fifth studio album
Maroon 5's fifth studio album 'V' was released in August 2014, featuring singles including 'Animals', 'Maps' and 'Sugar'. The album reached Number 4 on the UK Charts and is certified Platinum. The band went on the 'Maroon V Tour' in support of the album, performing a total of 137 concerts.
2017: Adam receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Friday 10th February 2017 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honoured Adam Levine with the 2,601st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Adam attended the the ceremony where the star was unveiled by Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler, along with Blake Shelton and Sammy Hagar.
2017: Maroon 5 release their sixth studio album
In November 2017, Maroon 5 released their sixth studio album, 'Red Pill Blues', which featured singles including 'Don't Wanna Know', 'Girls Like You' and 'What Lovers Do' featuring SZA. The album reached Number 12 on the UK Charts and is certified Gold. The band went on the 'Red Pill Blues Tour' in support of the album, visiting countries in North America, Australia, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
2019: Super Bowl Half-Time show
Maroon 5 headlined the Superbowl Half-time show in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2019. The band were joined by the rappers Big Boi and Travis Scott. During their performance, Maroon 5 performed an array of hits including 'This Love', 'Girls Like You', 'She Will Be Loved' and 'Moves Like Jagger'.
2019: Maroon 5 release 'Memories'
Maroon 5 released the single 'Memories' in September 2019. The track was an important song for the band, as it was based on the loss of the band's manager Jordan Feldstein, who died in December 2017. The song reached Number 5 on the UK Charts and is certified 2x Platinum.
2021: Maroon 5 release their seventh album
In June 2021, Maroon 5 released their seventh studio album, 'Jordi'. The album is another tribute to Jordan Feldstein, as "Jordi" was his nickname.. The album features singles including 'Memories', 'Nobody's Love' and 'Beautiful Mistakes' featuring Megan Thee Stallion and is certified Gold in the UK.
2022: World Tour
Maroon 5 embarked on 'The World Tour 2022', which started in Mexico City in March and concluded in California in December. The band then headed on a UK and Europe tour in 2023, which included performances in London and Birmingham.
2023: Maroon 5's Las Vegas residency
Maroon 5 began their Las Vegas residency called 'Maroon 5: The Las Vegas Residency' in March 2023, performing at Dolby Live at the Park MGM. The residency is taking place until October 2024.
Now take a look at Maroon 5's songs that are most popular.
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