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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16. WHAT A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE TRAVOLTA FAMILY!!! RIP!!!

Posted at 4:00PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by THE TRUTH

17. John and Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. No parent should have to suffer the loss of a child. My prayers will be with you, May God Bless you and your family in this time of suffering.

Posted at 3:37PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Lynn

18. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE.......................

Posted at 3:36PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by BRENDA

19. Jesse, Whitney might know something you dont. Dont be so quick with your vitreol

Posted at 3:36PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by fool

20. May God keep them all close during this unimaginable time.

Posted at 3:37PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by me

21. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of this young man. May they have comfort and stregnth in their grief.

Posted at 4:33PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by QE2

22. They are scientologists so they probably didn't have him go to a hospital. Dumb F****

Posted at 3:37PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Morons

23. this is so sad! i just can't imagine on vacation too! so so tradgical!!! :( perez made fun of the poor kid too, booooooooooo perez!

Posted at 3:38PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Nicole

24. Why do bad things happen to good people.......................RIP

Posted at 3:37PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by BRENDA

25. No, no. I simply made a very HUMAN error. I misread and didn't know his name was jet. Say what you all will, I wasn't being nasty. It's a tragedy to lose a child.

Posted at 3:38PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by whitney

26. How awful for the family. It would be so nice if people who post here would remember what the article is about -- a young boy has died and a family is mourning. It's not a time for name-calling

Posted at 3:41PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by sharon

27. i think that person thought it was a jet ski accident becuase it said "kawasaki syndrome"..wow

Posted at 3:54PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by ilovemax

28. Heartbreaking :(

Posted at 3:42PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Melissa

29. I'm SO sorry for your loss. My daughter was murdered in 96, and I KNOW how you feel!! It's an undescribable feeling to lose a child. My condolences to you and Kelly. I wish that I could help you and Kelly through the VERY emotional and physical pain that you two must be suffering right now. My thoughts are with you. God Bless!!

Posted at 3:43PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by 5thbeatle

30. I have not been able to find out any information regarding this tragedy except on TMZ. Why doesn't any other news source have it?

Posted at 3:45PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by vikki

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