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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1696. I am truley sad and very sorry for the lose of your son Jett. Iam shocked. Sending love and many blessings,and peace to all who loved this child.

Posted at 7:30AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Kimberlee

1697. What a tragic loss. John is such a good and loving father to both his children, he and his wife took pride in their family. My prayers are with them.

Posted at 7:29AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by too tall

1698. Iam very very sorry. I wonder what scientology believes about the life here and after? God bless you. Be strong.

Posted at 7:29AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Ginger

1699. I am so sorry for this family for their loss. God bless these people. I will pray for them. I can't imagine there are any more loving parents in this world. Regardless of what anyone believes, this child has gone home to Christ.

Posted at 7:39AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by John3:16

1700. Ciao john...scrivo qst commento dall'Italia,avete capit obene..sono italiana... mi dispiace x quello che ti è successo..lo so è brutto perdere un figlio alla sola età di 16 anni... mi dispiace tanto tanto tanto...io ti stimo sia come attore che come persona...mi piaci davvero tanto... spero in un giorno di vederti e girare un film insieme a te..(lo so che forse questo è il momento meno adatto x dire certe cose ma questo è il sogno di una 16enne...) I'm Sorry... Bye...

Posted at 7:44AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Angela from Italy

1701. How horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to The Travolta family. SERIOULSY, I am shocked at how many people are pointing the finger saying they hid Jett. Maybe they were protecting him from rude critics like the one posting hurtful things on here. So much of the info is based on speculation. Unless you know the family , met Jett and have a PHD, -stop and think before you say such hurtful things. A family has lost a child. Have a heart. Also all this about Autism, anyone who knows anything about autism knows people with autism like routine. If you are saying the child had autism but John & Kelly were embarrassed and hid him shows you don't know anything. Then they would be loving and caring parents, can you imagine how traumatic it would be an autistic child to have paparazzi running up and taking photos. And seriously, could you imagine how you would feel, your child has been diagnosed with one disorder, and because your famous , people speculated that your child has another- one of the most often misdiagnosed. It's ok to shut up and just pay your respects.

Posted at 7:58AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by hulahann

1702. It's time the Travoltas pulled their deluded heads out of L. Ron Hubbard's long deceased a**hole and got a clue that taking medical advice from a hack pulp writer makes as much sense as ordering chinese food at a steak house.

If this doesn't give JT the wake up call he needs to leave Scientology, nothing will.

His kid is dead. They did nothing substantial to help him when he was alive, refused to believe he was austistic, and chose to spin a little fantasy that absolved them. And Preston, trotting out the asinine stupidity of Hubbard's neurotic phobias of chemicals and scents that have carried over into Scientology practice, that idiot is way far gone into the Hubbard indoctrination.

Condolences for the brainwashed followers of a con man whose drug addled maunderings form the guiding light for their lives? I don't think so. They pulled this in. Too bad Jett was the victim here. Too bad he never got the treatment he needed. Too bad Scientology is such a steaming load of f**ked up stupidity.

Jett is dead because of his parent's ignorance and neglect.

F Kelly Preston. F John Travolta. And f Scientology.

Posted at 8:11AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by MB

1703. So very, very sad, but I am confused. Jett had a history of seizures and was, therefore, probably monitored all the time. How come he was seen going to the bathroom thursday evening and only found friday morning 10AM. Nobody noticed that he was that long in the bathroom??

Posted at 3:39PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by monique41

1704. My condolences to the Travolta family.

On a similar yet different note, I can't help but wonder about how the death of a close loved one truly affects people that are filthy rich. (If you're not filthy rich then you have no business responding directly to this post.) Seriously, they have ALL THAT MONEY, it's not like a poor person that depends on the love of another person to get them through each and every day of life. The rich can literally do just about anything they want or go wherever they please. Money does indeed buy happiness and love.

Posted at 8:29AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Campy

1705. MR AND MRS JOHN TRAVOLTA AND FAMILY MEMBERS: OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU ... WE WILL KEEP YOUR SON IN OUR PRAYERS AS WELL AND FOR ALL OF YOU.....

Posted at 2:50PM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Shirliana

1706. Did anyone notice the official report says Jett was last seen on January 1 going into the bathroom, but was not found until 10:00am January 2, by the caretaker?? If my son had a disability, went into a bathroom, and did not come out in a reasonable amount of time, let alone over the course of a night, I would have gone in to check on him. I find this very odd behavior for a parent.

Posted at 11:35AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Debbie

1707. I am so sorry to hear this. Having lost a child, I know how very heartbreaking this is and what a very long and hard road this will be for them. My prayers are with them.

Posted at 8:48AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by dionne

1708. I am reading these posts and am very surprised that so many people are making a joke of this. How sad for this family, whoever they may be.

Posted at 10:14AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by cadsmom22

1709. 1458. i think he killed him. he always mistreated Jett, and refused to treat his autism. i think they killed him and are covering it up.

Posted at 11:28PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by conspiracy_theorists

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I think you are an idiot and I hope you have no children.I hope you never have to go through the pain these poor people are going through right now.God,I cannot even imagine! Prayers are with the Travolta family, God Bless you and Jett.

Posted at 8:53AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by Still crazy after all these years

1710. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May Jett be at rest and at peace.

Posted at 9:05AM on Jan 3rd 2009 by beth

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