John Travolta's son, Jett, dies at age 16

[FireCaptain4]

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Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/news/john-travolta-son-jett-dies
John Travolta's 16-year-old son has died, a rep from the Rand Memorial Hospital in The Bahamas confirms to TMZ.com.

Jett was vacationing with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston in the Caribbean. (Travolta and Preston are also parents to Ella, 8.)

No cause of death has been released, TMZ says.

It's been reported that Jett suffered from autism, which Travolta has denied -- instead saying Jett is inflicted with Kawasaki Syndrome (the six-year-old son of Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell has the same diagnosis), which can lead to heart disease.



Details are still unfolding on this terrible tragedy. We should know more in the coming days...

[ElderPredator]

Holy shit! :eek:

That is goddamn tragic....to lose a child and so young.

All the best to John, Kelly and the family.... :(

[ElderPredator]

Update from TMZ.com...

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.

That's horrible.... :(

[a7xfan]

awwww, thats just terrible. fucking horrible thing for them.

R.I.P

condolences for the family.

[God of War]

Holy shit! That sux...

R.I.P. :(

[MidnightAngel]

Damn what a awful way to start the year for John Travolta. In memoriam Jett Travolta. :(

[someguy]

I'm sure I'll incur the wrath of at least one schmoe on here by asking this, but would the family's beliefs in scientology possibly have a hand in this? I know they find certain medications forbidden but I'm wondering if their religion might have made their son not get all the medical help he needed for his condition.

I'm not denying how terrible the situation is but I am curious about it.

[poopontheshoes7]

Holy shit thats shocking and terrible news.

Best wishes to the Travolta family.

[JJFlamingo]

What a horrifying loss for a cinema legend...

RIP :(

[MoovEDude]

How tragic and sad..I'm a big fan of Travolta's. :(

[Sonny488]

Aw shit man that just puts a damper on a good day. My condolences go out to Travolta and his family. So sad. RIP Jett :(

[Lindsey]

Oh no... :( That's horrible.

[Smiert Spionam]

I'm sure I'll incur the wrath of at least one schmoe on here by asking this, but would the family's beliefs in scientology possibly have a hand in this? I know they find certain medications forbidden but I'm wondering if their religion might have made their son not get all the medical help he needed for his condition.

I'm not denying how terrible the situation is but I am curious about it.

You're not alone, I was gonna say something along these lines as well. In fact, I'm almost certain that might be the reason why.

Still...this is really fucked up. Very sad.

[SkyNet]

just saw the headline on IMDB... really sad for Travolta and Preston, dont know what else to say for that

but you are not alone Someguy.. that thought also ran through my head

[lukeisevil]

Yeah. that is sad.

RIP

[Terror Australis]

This is really terrible news. My thoughts and prays go to John and his family.

R.I.P.

[AndrewDB]

Wow.

I may hate the fact John's a Scientology freak, but this is really sad. :(

[MisterTwister]

This is tragic and shocking.

RIP Jett and My condolences go out to John and family.

[bigred760]

Just horrible news. Prayers and condolences to Travolta and Preston.

[jaw2929]

Wow, so far it looks like 2009's death toll is turning out to be just like 2008's. Jesus.

RIP

[Lazy Boy]

That's a horrible thing to happen to a family.

R.I.P.

[sarah1980]

my thoughts and prays go out to the family no one should have to bury their child :(

RIP

[RustyRazor]

R.I.P.
I really don't have the words.

[ilovemovies]

I don't have anything to add. Everybody has basically said what there is to be said. This is such a horrible tragedy.


RIP

[rilocay]

Wow. I pray for travolta and Preston, their family and for their son Jett. I can't begin to imagine how they must feel about this and at this time of the year. I really feel for Travolta, i hope his strength helps him through.

[LordSimen]

Oh my god. That's just horrible. My condolences go out to Travolta and family. That's way too young to go.

[The Heart Collector]

He died doing what he loved.

[ilovemovies]

He died doing what he loved.

Even as a joke, that doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

[Tagia_Romero]

Poor kid. :(

[BadCoverVersion]

I'm sure I'll incur the wrath of at least one schmoe on here by asking this, but would the family's beliefs in scientology possibly have a hand in this? I know they find certain medications forbidden but I'm wondering if their religion might have made their son not get all the medical help he needed for his condition.

I'm not denying how terrible the situation is but I am curious about it.

Roy and I said the very same before reading this.

Celebrity or no celebrity...I have an overwhelming sympathy for anybody that loses a child of any age.

Very sad news.

[Taffey Lewis]

Once again life proves itself to be an exercise in pain and suffering from which there is no escape, not even with fame and fortune.

Face Off just took on greater significance.

[Dr Manhattan]

It sucks for Travolta because he must be feeling bad for not treating his kid properly. Go Scientology.

A tragic thing though.

[SatansPuppet]

You're not alone, I was gonna say something along these lines as well. In fact, I'm almost certain that might be the reason why.

Still...this is really fucked up. Very sad.

Sad news :(

But my understanding was that Scientology doesn't allow the use of Psychotropics which will alter the mental state or affect the 'brain' which is probably why Travolta denied it was Autism and said it was the other disease to the press as it allows him a little space to practice his faith and treat his son.... if he lied so that he could treat his son to the parameters of his faith good on him.

If However he allowed his faith to impact and with hold treatment? For shame!

[Strider]

No family should have to endure such a horrible tragedy. Parents should not have to bury their child or children, especially not a child as incredibly young as Jett Travolta. My heart goes out to the entire Travolta family during this tragic time. :(

Strider

[ilovemovies]

It sucks for Travolta because he must be feeling bad for not treating his kid properly. Go Scientology.


Let's not to any conclusions just yet. We don't know what is behind this right now. There is going to be an autopsy on Monday so maybe then we'll know more. But let's not jump to those conclusions until there is evidence to do so.

[The Postmaster General]

Dying from a seizure is pretty extreme.

[ilovemovies]

On the Today Show they said he not only had a seizure but also hit his head during his seizure.