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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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I was deeply saddend by the loss of Jett Travolta. John Travolta always spoke of his children with such pride. No parent should have to endure such a tragedy. My prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.


- Pat
Posted 01/03/09 12:47 AM
 

My wife n i just learn about Jett death n we are deeply saddened n are hearts n prayers goes out to the family


- Adrian Ortega
Posted 01/02/09 11:41 PM
 

My heart brakes for the Travolta family. There is no pain like hte pain of lossing a child. My pryers go out to the entire family. God Bless you all during this difficult time.


- Heather
Posted 01/02/09 11:15 PM
 

I am sorry to hear about the death of
your son. I have faith that GOD will
walk with your family though this. My prays are with the Travolta family.
My prays are with you.

Frances Rine


- Frances Rine
Posted 01/02/09 09:52 PM
 

My sincerest sympathy to the Travolta family during this time of sudden grief. My prayers and hopes for better days are with the family and may the years they shared provided everlasting memories and comfort.


- Mona Jones
Posted 01/02/09 09:41 PM
 

My heart hurts so deeply for the Travolta family and friends. No words can discribe the loss of a child. No parent should ever have to out live their children. I will be praying for you. Cassy, Oregon


- CASSY CINTRON
Posted 01/02/09 09:21 PM
 

My family and I were saddened by the death of Jett..I know there is no words for the loss of a child, our hearts and our prayers go out to you. We will continue to pray for you…Angela from Texas


- angela
Posted 01/02/09 09:01 PM
 

WHEN GOD CALLS YOUNG CHILDREN TO DWELL WITH HIM ABOVE, WE MORTALS SOMETIMES QUESTION THE WISDOM OF HIS LOVE. FOR NO HEARTACHE COMPARES WITH THE DEATH OF A YOUNG CHILD, WHO DOES SO MUCH TO MAKE OUR WORLD SEEM WONDERFUL AND MILD.

PERHAPS GOD TIRES OF CALLING THE AGED TO HIS FOLD, SO HE PICKS A ROSEBUD, BEFORE IT CAN GROW OLD. GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH WE NEED THEM, AND SO HE TAKES BUT A FEW. TO MAKE THE LAND OF HEAVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL TO VIEW.

BELIEVING THIS IS DIFFICULT, STILL SOME HOW WE MUST TRY. THE SADDEST WORD MANKIND KNOW WILL ALWAYS BE “GOODBYE”. SO WHEN A YOUNG CHILD DEPARTS, WE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND, MUST REALIZE GOD LOVE CHILDREN, ANGELS ARE JUST TOO HARD TO FIND.

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I ALSO LOST MY SON IN OCT. 08. AM NOT SURE HOW WE GET THROUGH THIS, BUT I DO KNOW YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG FOR ELLA AND EACH OTHER.
GOD BLESS JET AND YOUR FAMILY


- GLORIA
Posted 01/02/09 09:00 PM
 

JOHN AND FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND KELLY STRENGTH, AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.


- Susanna
Posted 01/02/09 08:41 PM
 

Dear John Travolta and Family, so very sory for your loss, my deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, please know, you are in our thoughts and prayers, The Landers Family, Tiverton RI


- Linda Landers
Posted 01/02/09 08:08 PM
 

My Prayers and thoughts to the travolta family on the loss of their son Jett. May he rest in perfect peace.


- kasie
Posted 01/02/09 08:03 PM
 

My heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your son, Jett. May he rest in peace and may you find the strength to carry on with him forever in your heart.


- Linda
Posted 01/02/09 07:51 PM
 

To The Travolta Family, So sorry for your loss we will be praying for you and all your loved ones. I really feel your pain may you find strength in these hard moments. All our LOVE

Johnson Family


- Kena Johnson
Posted 01/02/09 07:46 PM
 

I was so shocked to hear about the tragedy in the John Travolta family. It is so sad. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Through faith we will get through this terrible time.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/02/09 07:38 PM
 

Mythoughts and prayers are for Travolta Family may god give them peace at this time


- Dixie Durcan
Posted 01/02/09 07:38 PM
 


My wife and are can’t believe it.We
are heartbroken for John & Kelly.Our

thoughts and best wish’s go out to them


- Harold Butger
Posted 01/02/09 07:19 PM
 

I am so deeply saddened. My family will pray for yours during this time of sorrow.


- Kim
Posted 01/02/09 07:17 PM
 

I was absolutely shocked to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Travolta family.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/02/09 06:37 PM
 

I am heart broken for the Travolta family. My thoughts and prayers are with them as they move through this period in their lives. I always looked at John and Kelly as a great example of a loving family. My heart goes out to you, Kelly, Ella and the entire extended family.

M. Welch


- OrangeCrush
Posted 01/02/09 06:33 PM
 

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family we have expeirenced thing like this but not to the point of death and it is horrible to see a boy so young die at such a young age our prayers go out to them in their time of heart break


- Lindsay & Gina
Posted 01/02/09 06:29 PM

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