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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1636. First and foremost, My prayers go out to the family.

I do believe Jett had autism. I am an instructor and work with children who have autism and downsyndrome. They are prone to seizures, but usually take medications to help with this. More pictures of Jett and Kelly are on:

www.huffingtonpost.com/rumor-control/spinning-the-travoltas_b_50373.html

Posted at 12:10PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Ellie

1637. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TRADGEDY HE WAS SO YOUNG AND SO MUCH LIFE LEFT TO LIVE MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO JOHN AND KELLY MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM SAFE

Posted at 12:10PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by SHELLEY

1638. Wow what a sad story I love John Travolta and Kelly Preston I am a huge fan My condolences to the family !!!!

Posted at 12:14PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by CSR

1639. I remember they are scientologists. I don't know enough enough obout them to have an opinion except that i would feel sorrow for anyone going through this regardless of belief including you. JERK!

Posted at 12:17PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by tony

1640. Ok relax guys, She made a mistake. Nobody's perfect you jack offs.
Condolences to the Travolta family.

Posted at 12:18PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by tony

1641. During this time few if any words may help but our heartfelt sorrow and prayers for the family will be with you all during this sad time.

Posted at 12:19PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Rita

1642. John Travolta's son Jett suffered from autism, although the family won't admit it as they are Scientologist and Scientologist don't believe in anything like that. Seizures are suffered by many people who have autism. Scientologists don't believe in medication he probably was not on any anti-seizure medications.

Posted at 12:21PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by julie

1643. We are so sorry hearing the news about your son. We send you our prayers.

Susan and Fredric Jordan Avery

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Fredric Jordan Avery

1644. Again, my heart goes out to Jett. To everyone asking about Scientology's viewpoint on death, this site below will answer all questions. Hey, I believe in extraterrestrials too!!

http://www.xenu.net/

Posted at 12:28PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Welcome_Back_Kotter

1645. To John and Kelly: We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. May GOD watch over you both as he is with your son.

Posted at 12:32PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by The Keen Family Clarendon Texas

1646. "Who plucked that flower?" asked the gardener, in anger, as he saw the broken stem of a rare and choice flower upon which he had bestowed great care. "It was I," said the Master, and the Gardener held his peace.
(Source: All the Promises of The Bible by Herbert Lockyer)

Posted at 12:33PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Patricia Matthews

1647. I am so sorry for your loss . You and your family are in my prayers!!!!!

Posted at 12:33PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by mary hernandez

1648. How completely unfeeling can some people be? How would you like to loose your child and have others think you weren't "good" parents because you hid them away, or because of some religious belief?
Maybe John and Kelly were actually protecting their son, it's been my experience that the press can be unmerciful, especially if it brings them in higher ratings, the truth doesn't actually matter.
I wouldn't want my childs face plastered all over the media. While celebrities can only expect just so much "privacy" their lives being plastered all over the media go with the cost of fame. This should not include their children.
I also highly doubt that the Travoltas never sought medical attention for their children based on religious beliefs, they don't strike me as fanatics.
The Travoltas need peoples sympathy duing this time, not name calling or anything else thats just going to contribute to the unbelievable pain of loosing a child.

Posted at 12:35PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by angel642311

1649. my heart breaks for the family. i am so saddened by how cruel alot of these comments are. how could anyone be so mean. i have lot my child my first born son and the heartache is the ultimate pain. your child is your future and your heart and it is ripped away from the parents. it destroys a very big part of you. please if you cant be nice and respectful dont comment. i am so sorry for the travolta family our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Posted at 12:38PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by michelle

1650. A friend of mine (who has an autistic child of her own) put it best. So I'm just going to cut and paste her comments here:
"When one prays to aliens and doesn't admit their child's autism and doesn't treat the seizures and other problems the kid has, and instead just hires a male aide for the kid, who one then proceeds to have an affair with, I'd say one probably gets one what deserves.
Sucks for the kid to have been born to such sh*tty people."

Posted at 12:41PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Menolly

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