R.I.P.
John Travolta's Son Dies

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.

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 5:15 PM ET -- Police just released more details. According to a report, Jett was last seen going into the bathroom at their private suite at the Old Bahama Bay Resort sometime yesterday. The body was discovered by the caretaker, Jeff Michael Kathrein (pictured bottom right with Travolta in 2006), at 10:00 AM today. The report says Jett suffered from seizures.

An autopsy is being performed to determine the exact cause of death.

UPDATE 4:54 PM ET -- A police spokeswoman says Jett hit his head in a bathtub.

UPDATE: 4:40 PM ET -- Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium in the Bahamas tells TMZ Jett's body would be transferred there on Monday.

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.

Robert Gidel, president of Ginn Properties (which owns the Old Bahama Bay Hotel), tells TMZ, "The Travolta family has become like family to us at Old Bahama Bay and we extend our deepest sympathies to them."



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1576. What will Scientology have to offer in the way of comfort and guidance to the family?

Posted at 12:01AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Groucho

1577. To Whitney who mis read article...Forget about it...Move on
Other should move on too.

Posted at 11:54PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Sharon

1578. john and kelly......so sorry for the lost of your son,jett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i lost my son december 7,which was PEARL HARBOR and he was born on VALENTINES DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's a horrible time for any parent to lose a child,by the grace of GOD,each day gets alittle better......my prayers go out to both of you and your family

Posted at 11:49PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by texasbuttercup

1579. A few people seem very confused. The boy's name is Jett, he did NOT die in a jet ski accident, nor did he drown. He apparently suffered from seizures, had a seizure and hit his head on the bath tub.
I have worked with individuals with Autism and other disabilities for fifteen years. I too believe Jett suffered from either Autism or a similar disorder along the Autistic spectrum. Aside from various reports over the years the fact that he suffered seizures reinforces my belief. It does not matter to me what his diagnosis was or if his parents discussed it with the rest of the world. I can't imagine the pain his family is experiencing. I have been a huge fan of John Travolt all my life. Yet right now I can't think of him as the amazing actor I've loved. As a mom of two boys all I can think about is the excruciating pain this father is feeling. It should not matter to anyone if the family was Scientologists, Jewish or Catholic, what should matter is, this is a family suffering a tremendous loss. When so many others were celebrating the New Year the Travolta family lost their beloved son Jett. My condolences go out to the family, and they are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted at 12:32AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Wonder womanhb

1580. nanilan - get you facts straight. they do allow seizure meds!!!! they don't allow psycho drugs !!

Posted at 11:51PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Sherry

1581. SO SO SORRY ....THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR........FOR ANYONE......PARENTS ARENT SUPPOSED TO BURY CHILDREN, WE AS PARENTS R SUPPOSED TO DIE THE DAY BEFORE OUR CHILDREN... MY MOTHER WAS NEVER THE SAME AFTER MY SISTER PASSED AWAY AT 34 YEARS OLD.........MY PRAYERS R WITH ALL OF YOU,....FOREVER... YOU R GREAT PEOPLE......SO SO SORRY, BESIDES BEING IN SCHOCK....


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Posted at 11:54PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by linda

1582. I'm still unclear to me why the founder of JET Magazine would murder John Travolta's son. And what role did Akira Kurosawa play in all of this? God, so many questions left unanswered.

Posted at 11:50PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by rambone

1583.
I'm deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Jett Travolta’s untimely demise and extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Travolta family. Being a mother, I can understand how hard it is to tolerate, accept and bear with this harsh reality. This is not the time to show insensitivity and indifference rather to endure the anguish and agony by praying ………………… Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy (Author Unknown)

Tara

Posted at 11:56PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Tara

1584. Sherry, they have killed plenty of people. People that don't have money to pay them they make them work all day and take them from their families. They do tons of stuff, do your research or, how about stfu cause if you are a scietolo robot, no one wants to hear you!

Posted at 11:56PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Face it People

1585. how did he even get the jet ski into the bathtub???
that doesn't sound very safe

Posted at 11:57PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by sad : (

1586. So very sorry. Prayers to the family.

Posted at 12:10AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Dave

1587. my herat goes out to the travolta family at this time, the same situation happened to me 11 yrs ago. my son also 16 banged his head and drowned in the tub because of a seizure. god bless this family and what they will go through.

Posted at 12:01AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by gina

1588. Whitney...you are an idiot.

Prayers to the family.

Posted at 12:02AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by wwk888

1589. 1496 - I am totally and completey against these people and their "religion". I do not agree with it at all. I just am stating a fact that's all. No matter what the "religion" if he had seizures then scientology would not prevent him from having seizure medicine. It's pshycotic drugs. Only stating a fact, so you stfu and quit jumping to conclusions about what i mean.

Posted at 12:03AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Sherry

1590. For the 1st comment, your words " that sucks" was disgusting to me. Get a life in God, and learn to speak from the heart. I as a mother am deeply sorry and as a mother has a son who is a young diabetic. So please, keep this family in your prayers and know their pain. Shame on that individual who doesn't know how to speak.

Posted at 1:43PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by sonia dregne

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