Posted on 01/02/2009 1:10:37 PM PST by jimbo123
Rand Memorial Hospital in the Bahamas tells TMZ the son of John Travolta died today.
We're told 16-year-old Jett was vacationing with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston. We do not know the circumstances of his death.
(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...
That’s too bad.
It’s awful when a parent loses a child.
RIP
Let us hope this is mistaken.
Sorry to learn this. As someone who has lost a child, there is no greater pain. Sympathies to the family.
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that’s horrible. so sorry for the family. I can’t imagine a great tragedy for a parent.
Prayers for his eternal rest, and for the comfort and consolation of his friends and family.
Update from TMZ:
There have been reports that Jett was autistic, though Travolta has denied it, saying he suffers from Kawasaki Syndrome, a condition which often leads to heart disease.
UPDATE: 4:00 PM ET — Travolta’s attorney Michael Ossi says Jett suffered a seizure at his family’s vacation home at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he died on scene.
Prayers for the family — how awful
RIP
Terrible way to start the new year.
dang, I was in the middle of a post on another thread of this,
and it was pulled as I hit Preview.
Sorry to hear about the young Travolta. I’ve always liked
Barbarino, sad to hear this about this young man...8^(
How incredibly sad. My deepest sympathies to the Travoltas.
From the time of the birth of my first child, I could think of nothing worse than living long that any one of them. MY heartfelt sympathies to the Travolta family.
How awful for all of them! My sincere condolences...
Prayers and sympathies for the Travoltas....
No parent should ever suffer the loss of a child. Tragic.
Sorry to hear it. It’s so hard to lose a child and this close to the holidays makes it even worse as that wil come to mind every New Years.
Met Travolta in Cabo several years ago. I was never a fan but the ex-wife was. He sat by the pool and chatted with us both for about 45 minutes as he waited for his massage. I came away terribly impressed by him. He was friendly and casual as if we had been friends for years. Later that night ,recognizing us in the restaurant, he brought over his sister to say hello and to thank my wife for giving him my only Arturo Fuente Opus X. Quite a charming man.
My prayers go out to him, his wife and his family.
Prayers for Mr. Travolta and his wife.
I can’t even imagine the pain the family must be going through. Sixteen.
Oh no. How incredibly sad. RIP. Condolences to the Travolta family.
Prayers to Jett’s family and may he rest in eternal peace. I can’t imagine a more hideous way to bring in the New Year.
I see why she is your ex.
This is terrible.
Ah, man. I hate Travolta’s politics, but this is a bummer. Losing a teen-aged son is horrific, but it must be even worse when The Whole World is Watching. The upside is that The Whole World is also Praying, at least the whole right world. My prayers go to the Travoltas that God will give them strength and comfort.
omg.. RIP. you have our condolences John.
What a horrible tragedy! It’s too hard to even think of such a subject.
Sorry to hear of your loss. The times of our lives can really try our patience, blessed are those who have faith in the Lord.
I always got the impression that he was a good person and good parent despite his religious beliefes.
Lord, rest the soul of thy servant Jett and console his parents.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
The sad thing is that in addition to the loss itself, they will now have to endure the gossip rags with screaming headlines like “Son dies for lack of medical treatment”, or “Parents decide not to aid disabled son during seizure” and other equally libelous garbage. No matter how a child dies, parents will blame themselves in one way or another and they don’t need gossip adding to their torment.
I wish them peace and love in their time of sorrow, and hope the Good Lord looks out for them.
A parent should never outlive a child. This is sad. Prayers for the family.
We are watching Hairspray. I walked over to the computer and this story popped up as a headline on Yahoo.
May Our Lord give the Travolta family peace. How horribly sad.
NOt sure yet of the circumstances but prayers for the Travolta family.
Godspeed.
Nice story, good to know he is a decent guy. What a shame to lose a son so young. Thanks for sharing your story.
Prayers to John and Kelly and the rest of the family. This is horrible news.
How horrible. I can’t imagine what I’d do if Baby Chan were to die. May God spare me that test!
Prayers for the Travolta family and for the soul of their departed son.
What a horrible thing — losing a child. Condolences to the Travolta family. May his beloved son be welcomed in the arms of the Lord.
Very sad. My son is the same age...can’t imagine the pain this family is going through. Prayers going out.
May the good Lord grant Mr. Travolta strength and comfort in the loss of his son. Amen.
Agreed.
Years ago they asked Stephen King,who claimed his personal nightmares inspired his work,what his worse nightmare ever,was.
He said the one where he lost his children.
RIP
At the risk of hijacking the thread, Opus X was the single most disappointing cigar I have ever had.
Maybe I’m just not sophisticated enough for Opus X...or maybe more people rave about them because Rush does?
And IMO cubans in general are not worth the money.
Partagas Black Lables are what make the world go ‘round!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Travolta family
at this sad time.
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I’ve heard similar comments about him from private pilots I know.
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