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January 6, 2009

Jett Travolta Mourned

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"Extra" was on the ground at the Travolta family home in Ocala, Florida as John's plane touched down, as the family returned home after the tragedy in the Bahamas.

Reports are surfacing that the sprawling estate will be the site of Jett's funeral, which may be as early as tomorrow. "I think it's quite likely they would have it there," Splash News tells "Extra." "The family spends a lot of time there -- it's quite likely they would want Jett's ashes to be close to them." Friends of John and Kelly, including Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey, are rumored to be heading to Ocala to mourn.

Neighbors of the Travolta family in Ocala have been vocal with their support. "People love them here -- they do get out." said Dave Schlenker, the entertainment editor for the Ocala Star-Banner. "They never turn away an autograph -- they've been very good to this community."

John's Hollywood comrades have also expressed condolences on the loss. "Our prayers and our love are with them," Lisa Rinna tells "Extra" of Jett's death. "I can't even talk about it -- it's so horrific and it's just tragic."

People magazine's JD Haymen tells "Extra" that John shared an intractable bond with his son. "He really reached him on a level that no other person could. He was their son, first and foremost, and that's how he was treated. It didn't seem important to them to talk about what other obstacles he was facing."

On Jett's death certificate, the cause of death was listed as a seizure. "Extra" doctors weighed in on the subject -- suggesting that the fatal seizure may have been epileptic. "Describing something as a seizure disorder is less disturbing than epilepsy, where it really means the same thing in most cases," Dr. John Stern tells "Extra."

Some medical professionals still question whether or not Jett suffered from autism. "In general, people with autism are at greater risk for epilepsy," says Stern.

Keri Bowers, who worked with Travolta's brother Joey on a documentary about autism, denies reports of a rift between the brothers. "Absolutely not true," she said. "This has never been, to my knowledge, anything that was ever an issue between them, absolutely not."

Another "Extra" Lifechanger, Dr. Armand Dorian, tells "Extra" that many things can trigger a seizure, such as "not being on the appropriate medication, not on the appropriate dose, or not taking the medication if you have a seizure disorder."

Funeral plans have not been announced.

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Allow their mending hearts peace and cease judgement. As a special needs mom whose son has a seizure disorder, who has traveled through “my son’s life” and those of others with special needs, let me inform those who know so little: When individuals who have seizures go through life changes, puberty, growth spirts, etc. it is a vulnerable time for seizures. My son has started to have more gran mals because of growth spirts, changes and his last was in the shower!!! Please send prayers and stop judgments regarding the care of a loving and hurting family. People with special needs and their families are a depth of society that very few experience and understand.


- Lynda Langlois
Posted 01/06/09 04:49 PM
 

My prayers go out to the Travolta family. I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to lose a loved one especially a child. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this tough time.


- tania
Posted 01/06/09 04:45 PM
 

MyHeart goes out to the Travolta Family. I am so sorry for your lost. Jett is in a loving and peaceful place and will one day see you all there.
Peace, Love and Prayers,
God Bless You All,
Diane Morawski


- Diane Morawski
Posted 01/06/09 04:39 PM
 

The sudden loss of a teenage child is devastating. I send my prayers to all of the Travolta family at your time of loss and wish you peace. God has brought Jett home to watch over you always!


- mm in Conn.
Posted 01/06/09 04:36 PM
 

For God’s sake people, they lost their child. Their first born. Let them mourn in peace. It doesn’t matter what their religion is, what their views are…lets not make this into some kind of warped conspiracy theory. This is a family that has lost a loved one…parents that lost their child, a sister that has lost her brother. Keep things in perspective, and leave them in peace.


- a parent too
Posted 01/06/09 04:16 PM
 

My prayers go out to the travolta family for the loss of their son. i know this was unexpected and i just want to let you know that your son and your family willl be and my prayers forever. hang in there john and kelly


- Nick Palumbo
Posted 01/06/09 04:06 PM
 

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers got out to your family


- Danny and Loriann Holt
Posted 01/06/09 03:32 PM
 

Please leave this family alone; let them have their privacy. The last thing they want to read or see is messages of sympathy. The public does not have the right to know anything. Your stories are in bad taste.


- Donna Anderson
Posted 01/06/09 03:27 PM
 

John and Kelly, Two of the most wonderful people who did not desearve this tradgedy. Feel comfort that Jett is in safe hands now. All my best Always.

Lenarose Morgan


- Anonymous
Posted 01/06/09 03:16 PM
 

I have admired you John not only for your work which has given me and my family many hours of pleasure but also for your devotion to your family. I am saddened by the loss of your precious son. My condolences to you, Kelly and Ella.


- LILY Q
Posted 01/06/09 03:05 PM
 

John & Kelly,

No one can feel your loss completely, but just know the Lord that created you knows all and He never forgets the children. The story of the man who lost his entire family at sea is behind the song “It is well with my soul”. When you are at a safe place, you might want to google: The Story Of Horatio Spafford.. It Is Well With My Soul: I know no one can feel the deep loss you have now, but maybe it will help. May the Lord’s arms be around you and yours.




- Anonymous
Posted 01/06/09 02:53 PM
 

To the Travolta Family,
My heart aches for your loss. It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but take comfort in knowing those who love will be reunited in eternity.
Eydie
Tampa, FL


- Eydie
Posted 01/06/09 02:48 PM
 

My heart is heavey with sympathy for you John, Kelly and Ella. I know that I can not begin to imagine the pain your all going thru, I have never lost a child, but I know it has to hurt deeply.
May your God be with you to see you through your grieving and pain.
Ginger Bluem


- Ginger Bluem
Posted 01/06/09 02:46 PM
 

My deepest sympathies are with the Travolta family during this time of tragedy. As someone with a seizure disorder myself, I understand the difficulty and uncertainty of living with this condition. I think it is unforgivable for the public to question Jett’s treatment, especially so called “experts” and doctors who would be aware of the difficulty of controling seizure activity such as Jett’s. It is difficult even when treating adults whose growth has stabilized, but is even more difficult when dealing with children whose bodies are continuiously growing and changing, requiring medications and doses to be adjusted. Shame on you!


- CF IN COLORADO
Posted 01/06/09 02:27 PM
 

Interesting that all the people they used as sources are either their own employees or other members of the tabloid press. Certainly it is a personal tragedy to loose a family member. However, compared to the global suffering we inflict upon each other that should be taking up our time and effort to solve, this is trivial. Stop spending your resources on this kind of drivel and get your own life.


- Bonobo
Posted 01/06/09 02:25 PM
 

My eyes are filled with tears and my heart is very heavy. I just lost someone yesterday myself. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I am so very sorry. My God bless you all and keep you closer the usual. I know that adults have be to strong but I feel so so bad for Jet’s sister. stay close and love each other, hold each other. God be with you!!!


- Katie
Posted 01/06/09 02:24 PM
 

My Prayers and heart go out to them all as this will be the harest thing in there life to do. As a parent to have to lose there child at such a young age.
I am praying for you all. May God be with you all.


- Debbie
Posted 01/06/09 02:20 PM
 

To the Travolta Family, My heart goes out to You All. There are no words to say, I’m So Sorry for Your loss. You will be in My prays. Respectfully,
Gloria


- Gloria
Posted 01/06/09 02:17 PM
 

I am really so sad of the loss of John and family. I’m always Big fun of John since 70”s. I have my son too he just left to go to Oregon before Christmas, I’m so sad, but I know his happy where he is going. I am always looking at John’s family picture, my favorite is John and Jett, on the water. My deepest symphathy and prayers are with John and family. God Bless.


- Cora Ferrer
Posted 01/06/09 02:16 PM
 

this is for the travolta family
john im so sorry to hear about you son s death keep the faith
anita


- anita harris
Posted 01/06/09 02:15 PM

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