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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1621. So sad! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
dea C - Rio de Janeiro

Posted at 12:52AM on Jan 4th 2009 by dea C

1622. MY PRAYER GOES OUT TO JOHN AND KELLY ON THE LOSS OF THEIR BELOVED SON JETT. U AN UR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. JUST REMEMBER UR FANS LUV U AND WE KNOW THE PAIN U AND UR FAMILY ARE GOING THROUGH. MAY GOD BLESS U ALL IN TIME OF SORROW.

Posted at 3:46PM on Feb 25th 2009 by bugsylena

1623. Jets skis should definitely be banned or at least come with stronger warnings. I hope they take Kawasaki for all they are worth. Some of the comments here are just cruel, misinterpreting the cause of death of that poor child for your amusement. For shame!

Posted at 12:53AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by ban jet skis now

1624. Sorry to the family, loss is never easy but I'm perplexed by one thing -

Jett went into the bathroom YESTERDAY and wasn't discovered until 10am this morning? What's up with that? If I see someone going into the bathroom and they don't come out I'm gonna be a little concerned. Were his parents not around all night? Who was responsible for this child?

Posted at 12:59AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by peppe

1625. WHEN GOD CREATED MANKIND SOMETHING WENT WRONG BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE AGAINS THE LAW FOR A PARENT TO OUT LIVE THEIR CHILD
ALL OUR PRAYERS WITH YOU JOHN AND KELLY
BE STRONG AND AS STRONG AS YOU WERE JOHN WHEN I FIRST MET YOU BACK WHEN WHEN YOU WERE NOT MUCH OLDER THAN YOUR SON IN A LITTLE DINER ON AVE"J" IN BROOKLYN

Posted at 1:04AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by marie

1626. I dont know why you guys are praying for them Xenu has him now. I guess Tom Cruise wasn't their to save him, but in Tom's defense it wasn't a car accident. If you dont get any of this it is a Scientology reference.

Posted at 1:00AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Banshee

1627. Young Jett did not die from a jet ski accident. He had a seizure while in the shower and hit his head. You people should learn to read the facts before posting your comments.
The death of a child is a tragic thing, religion has nothing to do with this so back off and leave this poor family alone.
My heart goes out to John, Kelly , Ella and the entire Travolta Family.

Posted at 1:02AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Lekili

1628. 1531 - It's not a matter of judging, it's a matter of justice. Jett was clearly a special needs child. Scientologists believe that this is a defect that should be shunned. They may be great parents to some, but denying your child treatment and therapy (he was clearly autistic) because your "leader" says so is disgusting. Kawasaki syndrome my a$$.

And by the way, news reports are saying that Jett was last seen going into the bathroom on Friday night, and was discovered this morning at 10. WTF?

Posted at 1:11AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by nauseous

1629. #41
You make me sick! We live in the United States of America did you forget? We have rights scientology is one of them. I am not. Don't judge thy neighbor. You have to be unhappy in your life. I am sorry. You should love yourself first. try keeping your nasty comments to yourself I hope you are not raising children of your own, Hopefully they are not attending the same schools as mine. John an Kelly I hope that I am saying what you can not. God be with you. Your daughter needs you.

Posted at 1:08AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Amy Spadoni

1630. Very sad. My condolences!

Posted at 2:00PM on Jan 5th 2009 by Shai

1631. As the mother of two girls (one with Kawasaki Disease, Mitochondrial Disease and Seizures, and one with Autism, Mitochondrial Disease and Seizures) my heart breaks for the Travoltas.

My hope and prayer is that people don't start blaming the Travolta's for their son's death due to however they decided to treat (or not treat) his disorder(s). It's too soon to tell what exactly caused the seizure or the "sickness" he suffered from before he fell...so I just hope that they do find a cause and that people will surround this family with love as they grieve the loss of their son.

For more information on Kawasaki Disease, please visit kdfoundation.org or www.myspace.com/kawasakisdisease.

Please help spread awareness of KD!

Posted at 1:07AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Lillyblue

1632. So so sad and heart breaking. My heart is with the Travolta family......

Posted at 1:08AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Debi

1633. Having lost my child.. I can relate to their pain. You want to be the one in that casket instead of your child. Pray that the John and Kelly remain strong and know that it was not their fault... - Jett is in a much better place and as cliche' and old as that may seem - he really is. You will see him again - and that is the same hope that I hold since the passing of my daughter.

God bless you.

Posted at 2:26AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Marina

1634. So sad for the family!! What is the purpose of the picture of John Travolta with the other man? What do the gay rumors have anything to do with his son's death!?! TMZ really does not have a heart!!!!

Posted at 1:28AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by tbbd

1635. As the parent of an angel son my deepest sympathy goes to Jett's family. They've started on a journey that has no end and is so horrifically difficult. Holding them very close tonight....

Posted at 1:09AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by pkellam

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