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January 8, 2009

John and Kelly Say Goodbye

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Surrounded by family and friends, the Travolta family gathered today under a white tent at their Florida estate to say goodbye to their son Jett, 16.

John's good friend Tom Cruise was at a loss for words when talking about the tragic accident today on "The View" -- calling Jett's death "horrific." A private plane was spotted touching down on John's landing strip today in Florida, but there is no word on whether or not it was Tom flying in for the funeral service.

The private service for Jett followed the Scientologist faith of his family. A spokesman for the church, Tommy Davis, explained on the "CBS Early Show" that a Scientology funeral is not about mourning death, but honoring life. "It's really a celebration of a previous life and acknowledging them for the life lived and wishing them well in the next. So it's really a celebration of their life."

Condolences from colleagues in Tinseltown continue to be offered for John and Kelly. Kiefer Sutherland said, "As a father, I can only imagine the terrible, terrible grief that they're going through right now."

Christina Applegate told "Extra" she hopes the famous family will have a chance to step out of the spotlight to grieve. "I just pray every day that they get some time without everyone being in their face."

Sources say that the Travoltas will next head to their home in Maine to grieve their son. If you would like to send well wishes, please post a comment below.


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With deepest sympathies and many prayers for the Preston -Travolta families at this tragic time. May your faith and love sustain you.


- Eileen in New Jersey
Posted 01/27/09 04:04 PM
 

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL YOUR FAMILY.I LOST A SON AT 4 MONTHS OLD TO SIDS.THE PAIN IS OVERWELMING.YOU NEVER GET OVER IT.YOU LEARN TO COPE WITH IT.EACH DAY .I PRAY FOR YOU BOTH EACH DAY.THE WORST PART IS THE GREIVING PROSESS,THE ANGER,THE HEART BREAK,THE WHAT IFS,THE NUMBNESS IN YOUR HEART THE FILLS LIKE IT WILL NEVER END.HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES,THE GOOD TIMES.THE THINGS PARENTS NEVER FORGET.I PROMISE YOU TIME WILL EASE THE PAIN.IT MAY NOT SEEM THAT WAY RIGHT NOW.PLEASE HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER,SOMETIMES IT MAY BE HARD.PLEASE READ THE FOOTPRINTS SAYING ABOUT GOD CARRYING YOU THROUGH THIS HARD TIME,WHEN YOU SEE ONLY ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS BECAUSE GOD IS CARRYING YOU,HE HAS NOT ABANDONED YOU.THIS IS THE TIME YOUR FAITH WILL BE TESTED THE MOST.BELIEVE ME GOD IS BY YOUR SIDE.I THINK ABOUT YOUR PAIN EACH AND EVERYDAY YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!


- SHARON PATRICK
Posted 01/16/09 06:20 AM
 

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine, oh what a foretaste of glory divine…….


- blessed assurance
Posted 01/15/09 06:44 AM
 

AMAZING GRACE……..


- AMAZING GRACE
Posted 01/15/09 06:41 AM
 

Perhaps words and wishes from people help for us to know we aren’t alone in times like these. Everyone has or will experience the loss of someone dear to them in their life. My grandmother helped me with her words “we all have an appointment to keep with God, some of us soon, some later. When we have done what it is we are here for, although it is not always clear to others, we get to move forward, and someday be together again”. Bless your family during this very sad time in your lives, and may you feel Jett’s purpose always around you.


- Vicky
Posted 01/14/09 06:44 PM
 

To John and Kelley,

I’m so sorry to hear about your son. Words can not express what we as parents feel when we loose a child. I know what you two are going through, my husband and I lost our son last November. I went to wake him one morning and he was already gone. Our little angel was only 4yrs old. Once again my heart goes out to you and your family. Much love and prayers.
Love,
The Ricaporte’s


- Florence
Posted 01/14/09 06:19 PM
 

I was stunned to learn of Jett Travolta’s death. His father, John, has been my favorite actor since his film “Grease.”

I have watched and purchased every film he has made. John continues to surprise me with his acting versatility, graceful dancing, killer smile and stunning blue eyes, and of course that famous clef in his chin.

I believe his marriage to his wife, Kelly Preston, was made in heaven. His son, Jett, was a carbon copy of his father. The photograph of them smiling at each other is so full of love I can feel it. Their daughter, Ella, is so lovely, too. When Kelly made the magazine cover when she was pregnant with Ella, it was like a Michael Angelo painting…just beautiful.

I hope their family, despite the lose of Jett, the most beautiful young man I have ever seen, will continue to grow stronger because of their genuine love for each other, and that their present grief will mellow with each passing day. One day they will all be together again.

God works in mysterious ways…his wonders to perform. I cry for you, I pray for you, and I hope you can continue together in love until you see Jett again. With all my love and respect,
Loretta Chwaliszewski
My


- Loretta Chwaliszewski
Posted 01/14/09 05:50 PM
 

TO THE TRAVOLTA FAMILY RIGHT NOW WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGHT TO TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF YOUR HEARTS.JUST REMEMBER HE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD.I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY THAT IN TIME THINGS ARE BEARERABLE. WE THE PEOPLE LOVE YOUR FAMILY AND FEEL FOR YOU ALL DEEPLY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.


- NANCY
Posted 01/14/09 05:45 PM
 

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your son. I lost my son on Feb 1st of 2008. I have no words to take the pain away, but please read the book “Within Heavens Gates” by Rebecca Springer. It has helped me so much. I am sure it will help you too! Praying for you! Deborah


- Deborah Guina
Posted 01/14/09 02:24 PM
 

DEAR JOHN KELLY ELLA AND FAMILY
WHEN GOD LEADS YOU TO THE END OF A CLIFF
TRUST HIM FULLY AND LET GO.ONLY 1 OF 2 THINGS WILL HAPPEN EITHER HE’LL CATCH YOU WHEN YOU FALL OR HE’LL TEACH YOU HOW TO FLY.THESE WORDS HAVE HELP ME THRU
HARD TIME PLEASE THANK GOD FOR THE TIME
JETT SHARED HIS LIFE WITH ALL OF YOU EVEN IF IT WAS FOR SUCH SHORT TIME
GOD CLOSES DOORS NO MAN CAN OPEN.
GOD OPENS DOORS NO MAN CAN CLOSE.
MY HEART TELLS ME JOHN AND KELLY THIS
VOID YOU ARE FEELING WILL HELP BOTH OF YOU IN THE FUTURE TO BE ADVOCATES IN THE FUTURE IN HELPING OTHER PARENTS WITH
THE ILLNESS THAT TOOK THE LIFE OF JETT
I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS SO THAT YOU CAN GET THRU THIS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ELLA NEEDS BOTH OF YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER
LOVE DIANE


- DI .SERRA N.Y.C.
Posted 01/14/09 01:24 PM
 

DEAR TRAVOLTA
SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOU’R SON YOU AND YOU’R FAMILYS ARE IN MY PRAYERS LOVE CARRIE


- Anonymous
Posted 01/14/09 07:57 AM
 

This is to John, Kelly, and Ella. Now you begin a new journey in your lives together.I can only imagine how that must feel with such a void in your hearts. The biggest feelings would be emptiness and fear. I’ve unfortunately like so many have expierenced great loss as well; but with that expierence I try to make it possitive and think that without it I wouldn’t have become who I am today. No one person can help you with these feeling except for youselves. Even if it is sometimes difficult because everyone deals with things differently.
What has gotten me through all these years is knowing that my loved ones that I have lost wouldn’t want me to hold on to hurt and pain. Instead think of all the good times you had with Jett, the silly funny things he would do or all those wonderful moments where he took his first steps and the feeling of pride he must of had. You as his parents gave him that gift . You created a gift of Gods with your love that you have for eachother. That will be the fuel that will carry you through this confused time that only seems like a bad dream that you want to end. I wrote I few days earlier when I first found out and felt a connection to write all of you. Sharing the same Birthday with Jett. So I felt compelled to write you again with our condolences from our family to yours and again the only advice I can give you is to stick together. The three of you, that’s all that count’s right now. They say that when our loved one pass they huver (I think that’s the right word) anyway that they huver over us until we seem to get alittle better and let them go. As a parent myself I can’t imagine but allow him to go where he was called. Something great is probably awaiting his beautiful face and spirit.

A friend from Hamilton, Ontario Canada Ornella~


- Ornella
Posted 01/13/09 01:13 PM
 

Dear Travolta family,
Having lost my son 5 years ago very suddenly I understand the pain and grief you are experiencing. My son was young 4 1/2 years and some days I think I am still in shock. Being in the spot light as celebrities it must be so much harder. I am a fan of you both and fr one parent to another - please accept all the help and support you can get. I too, am left with my daughter who was only 11 months old at the time, she is now 6 and it is very difficult balancing your grief and raising your other child that is still here.
Take care, and I will be praying for your family.
Tami MacEachern, New Glasgow,Nova scotia,Canada.


- Tami MacEachern
Posted 01/13/09 06:21 AM
 

To the Travolta Family,

Words can never express the heartache that you are feeling now. As with must of us I grew up watching you and seeing your marriage to Kelly and the birth of Jett and then Ella. Jett will always be around you and looking over you. You are an amazing family that shared and showed all the love in the world for Jett and Ella. He may not be with you but he left this earth knowing that he was loved immensely.

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need. I pray that you find the peace and strength each day to carry on.


- Ann K.
Posted 01/13/09 12:48 AM
 

I can only imagine the grief your family is going through but in keeping with your beliefs in celebrating Jett’s life, I leave you with these words from the movie “Splendor in the Grass”:
Nothing can bring back the splendor in the grass; the glory of the flower/ we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind!”
God Bless you all! My deepest thoughts are with you each day! Yours so very truly, Candyce


- Candy Volkommer
Posted 01/12/09 10:19 PM
 

Dear John and Kelly, Even though you do not know my husband or me, we’ve “grown up” with you. My husband George and my song was John’s song “Let Her In”-We’ve been married 28 years. We had our son in 1984. We followed your careers and life and thought it was wonderful when you married & started your family. It was just devastating to hear about Jett.Whenever I’ve seen you interviewed anywhere I always thought you had to be the best parents around. I’m sure Jett could not have felt more loved—and Ella also. Again, we’re so sorry for your loss—always remember the wonderful times shared with your son. God be With you, Gayle & George Kerr


- Gayle S. Kerr
Posted 01/12/09 10:13 PM
 

John and Kelly ever since I first heard of your son passing away I have been trying to find the right words to say.Truth is I just wanna make sure my words lift and help you endure thru this difficult Journey.May you have strength beyond whats normal to stay focus. And may your pain of grief ease with time.Your family will be in my prayers.
Lisa, East Orange,NJ


- Lisa Thomas
Posted 01/12/09 07:40 PM
 

it’s so hard to believe what happen to your family. i am so sorry my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.


- kim
Posted 01/12/09 07:40 PM
 

To the Travolta family,
So sorry for the loss of your beloved son Jett. I just recently lost my mom due to Bile Duct Cancer last November 08. I know what you are going through. May your family and friends and your fans help you through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just take it day by day and remember the good memories of your son. He will be missed alot. Hang in there.


- Jaye Lynn
Posted 01/12/09 07:30 PM
 

To the Travolta family


- Jaye Lynn
Posted 01/12/09 07:16 PM

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