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January 4, 2009

Travolta Lawyer: John Still in a State of Shock

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Days after the sudden death of John Travolta's son Jett, 16, the actor and his family remain in a state of shock, according to the family attorney.

"He never dreamed of this -- their relationship was so close," Mike Ossi, who is in the Bahamas with the Travolta family, told People magazine. "He always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' He is heartbroken -- to bury your son is the worst thing you can ever do."

After Jett was found unconscious in the bathroom, the "Grease" star attempted to resuscitate him. "He didn't want anything to happen to that boy, and he kept on trying to revive him," Ossi explained. "He did mouth-to-mouth until they had to physically remove John to take Jett to the hospital."

Mike McDermott, John's corporate counsel, said, "John did everything in his power to revive [his son.] John and Jett had a very strong relationship. Words cannot explain how close they were. This will take a lot of time. His life will never be the same again."

Jett was the only son of Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston. The couple also has a daughter, Ella, 8.


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Dear John,Kelly and Ella,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss…I know what you are going through, I lost my son at 16 also,through no fault of his own. To make the pain a little less for my older son, I bought a star from “International Star Registry”, and told him every night when he looks up at the sky he’ll know his brother is watching out for him. Maybe you can do the same for Ella it might give her some comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathy.


- Caludia Quartana
Posted 02/03/09 04:43 PM
 

Dearest John and Family,

I am saddened and shocked to hear of your son’s (Jett) untimely death. I pray that your family will be strong and will endure this horrible time with prayer, love, privacy and compassion! I have children and I felt your loss! May God Bless you and your family and know that we all love you and pray that you will someday be at peace with the passing of your beautiful baby boy! I am so sorry I know you did everything in your power to save him. Jesus has him in heaven now!!! Celebrate with love and laughter and tears!! I love you guys I just want to hug all of your pain away!!


- sherry
Posted 01/13/09 04:00 PM
 

Why do bad things happen to good people, my heart goes out to all of the family. Things happen for a reason.


- LoniH
Posted 01/06/09 12:31 AM
 

my deepest condolences to john kelly Ella . my prayers aer with you….


- sepideh
Posted 01/06/09 12:03 AM
 

LOVE: unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another


- Anonymous
Posted 01/05/09 10:14 PM
 

Question: “Do we have an appointed time of death?”

Answer: The Bible tells us that “all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16). So, yes, God knows exactly when, where, and how we will die. God knows absolutely everything about us (Psalm 139:1-6

- do we have an appointed time of death?


- do we have an appointed time of death?
Posted 01/05/09 09:25 PM
 

the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16). So, yes, God knows exactly when, where, and how we will die. God knows absolutely everything about us (Psalm 139:1-6


- do we have an appointed time of death


- do we have an appointed time of death?
Posted 01/05/09 09:18 PM
 

There is nothing we can say to make this easier for you and your family but just know that the world feels so bad that you lost Jett. We are all praying for you’al. Jett will always be with you in your hearts.


- Dian
Posted 01/05/09 08:28 PM
 

We all have a place deep down inside,

Where no one can see us, where we hide and cry.

A lonelier place there cannot be,

Than inside one’s self, where no one can see.

Like still waters, emotions run deep

Calm on the outside,While inward we weep

But this isn’t right and should not be;

Feelings that are shared are precious indeed.

To experience a tear through another’s eye

Doesn’t hurt as much when together we cry.

A greater gift cannot be given, you see,

Than to share our heartaches in loving harmony.

If all could learn to pull from inside

A need to share instead of to hide,

A better place this old world would soon be,

And all it takes to do this is you, ‘n you,

N you and me.



- Paul Bryant
Posted 01/05/09 05:00 PM
 

John, Kelly and Ella
My thoughts and prayers are with you. The worse event in life is losing a child, no matter the age. I lost a little girl at age 6mos. The one thought that gets me through everyday for the last 24 years is knowing she is an angel in heaven and that she is safe. May that help get you through as well. God Bless your family and always know Jett will be watching over all of you.

Best,
Mary


- Mary Young
Posted 01/05/09 04:43 PM
 

My heart goes out to you and your family over the loss of your precious son. My prayers are with you and your family and my God Bless all of you.


- Kathy
Posted 01/05/09 04:35 PM
 

I lost 4 sisters by the time i was 15yrs. my last sister to die was only 16 years. i understand what the travolta family is going through. I am so saddened by their loss, words cannot describe what a person goes through when loved ones die. please remember are troops as well and pray for them too.


- AMANDA
Posted 01/05/09 08:14 AM
 

John and Kelly always seem like such down to earth, normal loving people and WONDERFUL parents. So sorry to hear of your terrible loss and my thoughts are with you and your young daughter, Ella.


- Pat
Posted 01/04/09 08:35 PM
 

“Now you have an angel in Heaven.” jett travolta is your angel kelly and john travolta.


- now you have an angel in heaven
Posted 01/04/09 07:00 PM
 

My famiy is praying for all of you. Remember and enjoy the memories you have a Jett, keep them close to your heart. Even though your famous, your parent’s first. Allow yourselves the time needed to grieve and love each other unconditionally.


- Juli
Posted 01/04/09 06:28 PM
 

Dear John & Kelly & Ella, my heart goes out to you. This has made me sick to my stomach. I have a 16 year old son, as well as a 12 year old. I can’t imagine your pain. John, I met you in Ventura when you were filming Swordfish, and I remember out of the hundreds of stars I have met in my life, you were one of the most gracious. You signed every autograph and took every picture until everyone was happy, even after a long day of filming. Know people out there care and our hearts are with you. I will hug my sons tonight.


- Tracey
Posted 01/04/09 06:11 PM
 

Dear John & Kelly,

Not a single word I say will take away any pain with the sudden loss of your son. What I can say is you have a world of people you don’t even know that care and grieve with your loss. I am truly sorry that your time was so short with your son but remember nothing can take the memory of him, his love that you all shared. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Penny Aguilar-Garcia


- Penny
Posted 01/04/09 05:31 PM
 

I”m very very sorry for John Kelly and thier family Dennis Hawes


- Anonymous
Posted 01/04/09 01:49 PM
 

John, Kelly, and Ella-

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I wish I had something profound and comforting to offer you, but I know first hand there is nothing that can be said or done. There is nothing greater than our love for our children and no deeper emotion when we lose them. This is a life altering experience to say the least and something I know I will never recover from. It is deep in my soul how much I miss my son. The only things that keep me going are my 2 beautiful daughters and the grand-daughter my son left me. Thank GOD we had the time we had with our precious children. Our prayers will continually be with your family forever more.

With Deep Love,
Linda Kynoch
Proud Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Joshua J. Kynoch, US Army- KIA October 1, 2005


- Linda
Posted 01/04/09 01:45 PM
 

John, Kelly and Ella
I cried when I heard of your loss.
I’ve never met your family but I liked you all as if I’ve known you forever. My parents had to bury my 2 brothers, one in 2006 and one in 2008. The pain radiates through all the family and ,as you unfortunately know now, it is an incredibly agonizing heartbreak. Hold on to your memories, in time that terrible ache in your heart will lighten and those memories will see you through.

Liz




- Liz Grabowski
Posted 01/04/09 01:16 PM

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