Kelly Preston To Open Up About The Loss Of Son Jett Travolta At Women's Conference

Access Hollywood - July 8, 2009 6:12 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelly Preston is expected to open up publicly about the loss of son Jett Travolta for the first time at a Women's conference this fall.

Preston, whose 16-year-old son died while the Travolta family was on vacation in the Bahamas over New Year's, will speak about her loss during the "Grief & Resilience" panel at the California Governor's Conference for Women, in late October.

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"If she can empower one other woman who feels like they can't get out of bed, or get through the day, whatever the loss, it'll be worthwhile sharing her story," Maria Shriver who hosts the conference, told People.

Preston, the wife of John Travolta, will be joined on the panel by John Edward's wife Elizabeth and actress Susan St. James. Both women have lost sons too.

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"Their goal is, 'If I can help one other woman through this then it will be worth it,'" Shriver, the wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, said.

Kate Gosselin, from TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8" will also speak for 15 minutes at the conference. She was invited to speak at the event prior to beginning divorce procedures against her husband of 10 years, Jon Gosselin.

"I think her life has certainly changed dramatically, but so be it," Shriver told the Associated Press about the reality TV mom.. "I think that's the beauty of this conference -- to have Madeleine Albright and Kate Gosselin at the same place."

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In fact, in addition to the former Secretary of State, Katie Couric and Cindy McCain will also speak at the event.

The conference runs October 26-27 in Long Beach.

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  • WAMOO
    This is making a mockery of everything that is good about a Women's Conference. Kate attending gives credence to her money making abuse of her kids. Kate has abused her parents, her sister in law, her husband and her kids. KIDS ARE NOT CHATTEL Maria Shriver? Do you agree or not???
    report abuseposted July 25, 2009 4:51 PM PDT
  • WAMOO
    What is wrong with MARIA SHRIVER??? How could she even invite KATE GOSSLIN to a womens conference. Does Maria Shriver even know who this terrible women is? She abuses her husband to make money $$$, her kids are in counseling, they are being investigated for child labor laws violations, the kids not the parents bought the million $$ home. What is wrong with Maria Shriver????
    report abuseposted July 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT
  • connie
    My heart goes out to Kelly and her family.please take Kate Gosslin of the list.That is not setting an exsample.Kate broke her family up.Kelly lost the most precious thing in the world. Kate should backout and show some respect to those that have loss a child.Kate will do anything for money.
    report abuseposted July 12, 2009 12:13 PM PDT
  • Dana
    Kelly if that's what she want to do and she can find some comfort in speaking to others about it then yes go for it. I wish you the best both you and John I can not imagine what it must be like to lose a child and I hope I will never have to go through it the pain I see on others face and the raw emotions is too much to bare.
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 7:42 PM PDT
  • Jo P
    I think these damn spam bots should be STOPPED this is just WRONG
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 7:40 PM PDT
  • truthful
    I'm happy she is beginning to talk about her grief.
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 6:41 PM PDT

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