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January 2, 2009

Travolta's Son, 16, Dies Suddenly

Posted on January 2, 2009

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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 am so sorry for your loss, may your mammaries of the good times with your son out wigh the feeling that have over come you at this sad time.
My heart goes out to you and yours


- kelly Eckert
Posted 01/02/09 04:10 PM
 
 

To the Travolta family,

I wish I could say some magic words to easy your pain, but I know there aren’t any. Just know that so many people are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Hold each other, be there for each other. I pray for the time when you can think of Jett and the pain will not be as bad. Your family is loved by so many. Rest in peace Jett.


- Bonnie
Posted 01/02/09 04:04 PM
 
 

My deepest sympathies to you John, Kelly & Ella on the loss of your precious son. My heart and thoughts are with your family.

Kristyn


- Kristyn
Posted 01/02/09 03:54 PM
 
 

Our condolences to the entire Travolta family on the sudden loss of your loving son and relative, Jett.

Words could not ease the pain you are all going through amd we will include and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

The McGrew family
Waukegan, IL


- Sophia McGrew
Posted 01/02/09 03:49 PM
 
 

My deepest sympathies go out to John and Kelly, Ella and the entire Travolta family. I was so sad to hear the news of the death of your dear son Jett. My heart goes out to you . May your memories of Jett comfort you through this most difficult time.
Debbie Vasiliadis
Chicago, Illinoi


- Debbie
Posted 01/02/09 03:35 PM
 
 

dear travolta family, my heart and condolences are with you.


- anita nail
Posted 01/02/09 03:29 PM
 
 

No one should ever have to experience the pain of losing a love one in an accident no less a child. My families thoughts and prayers are with the Travolta’s


- Cindy
Posted 01/02/09 03:27 PM
 
 

Dear John and Kellie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. I know at this time words dont help, but when you have time to mourn, and start healing, keep in mind our loss is always the Lord’s gain. Being a grandmother of a grandson who has Aspenbergers syndrome, and a mother of a child with ADD-HD, I understand the extra heartache that comes with all we endure as parents.May the Lord hold the three of you close in his arms while you heal from your loss, God Bless!


- Kathie
Posted 01/02/09 03:22 PM
 
 

My heart goes out to the entire Travolta family. My prayers are with you. I’am so sorry. May God bless you and keep you in his arms.


- Sanita
Posted 01/02/09 03:15 PM
 
 

My condolences to the family. Always sad to hear such news. Being a father myself I can imagine the pain of loosing a child.


- The Finn
Posted 01/02/09 03:13 PM
 
 

god damn every ones dying


- Marthe
Posted 01/02/09 03:07 PM
 
 

I am so sorry to here your tragic news my heart goes out to you and your family. No matter what anyone says this is something even time can’t heal but life does go on for those still living cling to each other love each other. You will see him again when it is time for God to call you home. He would want you to go on.


- Kathay
Posted 01/02/09 03:04 PM
 
 

I am so sorry for your loss John & Kelly. I hope with time you will start to feel better.

You all are amazing people and I know that with your friends and family by your side, you will start to heal.

My love to you all.

Andrea


- Andrea
Posted 01/02/09 03:00 PM
 
 

God cannot help them, only Xenu can!


- Xenu
Posted 01/02/09 02:59 PM
 
 

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
Posted 01/02/09 02:59 PM
 
 

To the Travolta family,

My heart breaks for you and your family. I am a longtime fan from many years ago.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.


- CR
Posted 01/02/09 02:57 PM
 
 

I know nothing can ease your pain at this time.. But I would like to offer my condolences and prayers for your family… My heart goes out to your family, and I hope your son rests in peace….


- Dawn
Posted 01/02/09 02:57 PM
 
 

My heart goes out to John and his beautiful family. What a tragic loss. I pray the good Lord keeps his arms around you during this difficult time. Please know that everyone is thinking of you during this difficult time.


- Mary Jo
Posted 01/02/09 02:53 PM
 
 

Dear John and Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss, I also loss a son so I know what you both are feeling.
My prayers are with you both.
Please keep your faith and God will be there for you both.


- Barbara Makowski
Posted 01/02/09 02:45 PM
 
 

I tuned in to EXTRA to hear about the tragedy that John Travolta has had - only to see Linsay Lohman fighting with her boyfriend, etc etc, and Kathy Gifford cursing as usual. Where are your priorities? Your program just gets trashier and trashier.


- Joann
Posted 01/02/09 02:40 PM
 

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