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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76. I wonder if this kid died in a Scientology indoctrination camp.

Posted at 4:01PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Jim the Boss

77. nice to offer your prayers but, they don't believe in that god, they believe in Zenu.

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by moonshake

78. Oh my what a way to go! Forget that my New Year's resolution is to stay off of jet skis!!!

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Rumpsplash

79. TMZ-I hope you delete any of the inappropriate and mean comments that will surely get posted here. This is a tragedy, and people should have some respect here.

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by vj-dj

80. For those questioning why Jett was hardly ever seen in public...since he may have been autistic he probably didn't like changes or outings involving people he didn't know. This is common with autism. Whatever the situation of his death is I feel horrible about this. I had a child that died and I know what this family is going thru. There isn't anything more devastating. My sincerest condolences to the Travolta family. God bless them and may Jett rest in peace.

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Eva

81. TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP SAYING THEY HID THIS KID....
do a search on the internet.
There are TONS of pic with the WHOLE family.
John and Kelly didnt hide Jett.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by imho

82. Prayers to you. I have a 15 and 17 year old and live in Vernon, FL. This is a tragedy. Your son was a beautiful child. My prayers are with you. --Sandra

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Sandra C

83. Oh no! My husband is on a jet ski vacation with his mistress as we speak! I need to warn him!

Posted at 4:06PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Rumpsplash

84. May Jett now find the peace he was apparently unable to find here in this world.

Posted at 4:05PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by me

85. May Jett rest in peace and the blessings of peace, comfort, strength and wisdom to the Travolta family at this horrible time.

Posted at 4:06PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Foghorn Leghorn

86. Thoughts and prayers during these trying times, go out to all the family and friends. No parent should ever have to see their child pass.

Posted at 4:05PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Uncle Sam

87. Jet Skis should be banned if you don't have proper training and a license.

Posted at 4:06PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Ralph

88. NASSAU (Reuters) - The teenage son of actor John Travolta died suddenly on Friday during a family vacation in the Bahamas, according to the family's lawyer.

Jett Travolta, 16, suffered a seizure at his family's vacation home at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island, attorney Michael Ossi said.

Attempts were made to revive him, but he died at the scene, Ossi said.

Jett, who had a history of seizures, was the eldest child of Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston. They also have a daughter, Ella Blue, who was born in 2000.

Posted at 4:07PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Ilovepurses

89. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones.

Posted at 4:42PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Toni

90. Why did the hospital make the announcement, and not a Travolta rep?
Was this the same Bahamian hospital that Anna Nicole Smith's son died at?

Posted at 4:06PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Chardonnay

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