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January 2, 2009

Travolta's Son, 16, Dies Suddenly

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The 16-year-old son of John Travolta has died while vacationing the in Bahamas with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston.

Rand Memorial Hospital in the Bahamas confirmed the death to TMZ.

Reuters reports Jett Travolta, 16, suffered a seizure at his family's vacation home at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island, attorney Michael Ossi said. Ossi also confirmed attempts were made to revive him, but he died at the scene.

Travolta has denied that his son is autistic, but confirmed that he suffered from Kawasaki Syndrome, which often leads to heart disease.

Travolta and Preston also have an 8-year-old daughter, Ella Blue.

Click here to see the Travoltas in Paris last November.

For pictures of the Travolta family, visit KellyPreston.com

UPDATE: AP reports that Police in the Bahamas say the death was subsequent to an injury Jett sustained by hitting his head in a bathtub Friday morning.

Jett was found unconscious in the bathroom by a house caretaker. He was rushed to Freeport hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to a statement from Chief Police Superintendent Basil Rahming.


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But THIS post is OK??

i wiil like to say sorry for your loss but to tell the truth its kinda your own fault you knew he was suffering from kawasaki diasese which leads to heart diasese and never did anything no affence but he probably would have died evenually sorry. And i know john t. denied his son being autistic but he really looked liked he had it. oh well.

- Marthe


- Xenu
Posted 01/03/09 12:18 PM
 

Hello — CENSOR…I have recently posted comments that may or may not be construed as “controversial” and they have not appeared, however, my BS surypy-sweet expressions of sympathy (SO SAD) appeared IMMEDIATELY. Opinions are protected speech, Extra TV…if you open a public forum, honor peoples’ rights to post opinions!!!


- CENSORED
Posted 01/03/09 12:09 PM
 

This is the SADDEST story EVER. It’s so SAD. POOR Jett. Poor John and Kelly and family. I am SO SAD about this. It is SO AWFUL. MY PRAYERS to GOD go out for them. SO SAD.


- SO SAD
Posted 01/03/09 12:06 PM
 

To the Travolta family
I am deeply saddened by your loss. The loss of a child is the worst of tragedies. I have felt that loss, my son died at a year old and I feel your pain. God be with you and your family
Cyndi


- Cyndi
Posted 01/03/09 11:55 AM
 

John, Kelly, and Ella,
My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. I know this is a difficult time for you, but just know that you will be in my prayers. Just hold tight to each other. Remember that there is a nation that loves you guys!


- Rachael Szabo
Posted 01/03/09 11:53 AM
 

my deepest sympathy go out to you and your family in this difficult time
john /kelly i am so sorry for the lost of child
titanya


- titanya
Posted 01/03/09 11:33 AM
 

Extra, it troubles me that you are leaving some peoples cruel comments up. I understand that everyone is entitled to their oppinions but a child has died and it is disrespectful to let people leave such cruel statements. Please please take them down for compassion of this family in this tragic time. its heartbreaking that people can be so cruel. again please remove these comments, nobody wants to see them. thank you.


- just me
Posted 01/03/09 11:16 AM
 

It doesn’t matter who they are or what religion they are or what medical problem their child may or may not have had… their child has died a tragic death.. its heart breaking for any parent and no parent ever fully heals from this type of pain. My heart and compassion goes out to their family during this tragic time. For you people who are turning this into religious/political debates, you are cruel and heartless. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Show some compassion, a child has died. May you rest peacefully sweet boy.



- kcj
Posted 01/03/09 10:57 AM
 

To the Travolta Family,

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss….
“God Bless”


- Doreen
Posted 01/03/09 10:36 AM
 

My prayers go out to the travolta family in their time of grief. I know how it feels to loose a family member so close to you I wish the travolta family the best and hope for noting but good to come to the family from this point on. Your friend victoria.


- victoria hill
Posted 01/03/09 10:33 AM
 

HEY XENU YOU IDIOT A CHILD HAS DIED, COMMENTORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO POUR OUT THEIR HEARTS AND PRAY IF THEY WANT YOU. HOW DARE YOU CALL COMMENTORS IDIOTS AND MORONS. YOU ARE MY BUTT WIPE YOU IDIOT. YOU HAVE NO SYMPATHY AND NO CLASS. YOU ARE A SAVAGE!!!


- HEY XENU
Posted 01/03/09 07:05 AM
 

This is the hardest thing a parent has to go through. We are always told that time will help heal but it is so different losing a child. My prayers are with the family and hope God gives you the strength to go on. Your greatest memories will keep you in a better place with him.


- Patricia benton
Posted 01/03/09 06:45 AM
 

May God guide you, John, Kelly, and Ella, through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you and my heart weeps for you all.
Bree


- Bree G Tillery
Posted 01/03/09 06:30 AM
 

I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of John & Kelly’s beautiful child.
As someone who has experienced the loss of a child, the best advice I can give is that you never get over it, but you do learn to live with it. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.


- Michelle Gabbard
Posted 01/03/09 06:25 AM
 

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s a parent’s worst nightmare and my heart breaks for you. May you find peace and comfort in your family, friends, and faith.


- Lauren
Posted 01/03/09 06:01 AM
 

I am so sorry to hear or your son’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.


- Gina Ferrazzano
Posted 01/03/09 05:38 AM
 

I too suffered a loss of a child when he was 13, that was 13 years ago and it was very hard for me and my family. I was very mad at the world but I still had to be strong for my 7 year old. My heart goes out to John, Kelly and Ella. Religion has nothing to do with this. A tragedy is a tragedy… Find comfort in each other. Bless u all…..


- mtrgirl
Posted 01/03/09 04:47 AM
 

I am so sorry for a Travolta family. I was telling my husband how John was always talking about his children and with such a pride. Hard to say how these loving parents will ever cope with a loss of their precious child. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this awful time of their lives.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/03/09 04:09 AM
 

MORONS! They don’t believe in God…they are SCIENTOLOGISTS. DUH. They “healed” Jett’s purported “disease” with a Scientology ritual, so why did he die now?? And by the way - look up Kawasaki…it DOESN’T CAUSE SEIZURES….ever…. Idiots.


- Xenu
Posted 01/03/09 04:08 AM
 

John and kelly: So sorry for your loss, as said before there is nothing like the loss of a child, especially one so young. Take comfort that you will one day see him again, healthy and happy. God had his reason even though we may not understand it right now and take comfort that he will be watching over you all. Gloria said everything so wonderfully put… Thanks Gloria that was so beautifully put and very comforting for the Travolta Family!! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family in your time of need! (((John & Kelly))) Your Loving Fan! Zdanax oxox oxox oxox oxox :) God Bless *MUAH*


- Zdanax
Posted 01/03/09 02:13 AM

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