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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91. Scientology probably has a lot to do with this. Rejecting much of traditional medicine, Scientologists probably would reject the IV drug IVIG which used therapeutically could have helped Jett long ago. Regardless, this is sad and I feel for the family.

Posted at 4:27PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Kris

92. God Bless!

Posted at 4:07PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Billy Z.

93. CNN is reporting that the kid was killed while riding a kawasaki jet ski off a ramp. Horshack and Juan Epstein were riding with him but were unhurt in the tragedy. Horshack said a Yamaha would have been a safer ride.
Accordeing to Ricky Bobby, Tom Cruise is flying to the Bahamas in his F-14 to bring the kid back to life with his magic.
Thus far, there is no comment from Freddie :Boom Boom" Washington, whose whereabouts at the time of the accident remain unknown.


Travolta and his wife are outraged that word of their mutant son has reached the outside, non-scientologist, world.

Stay tuned for further updates and sorcery from the L. Ron Hubbard News Agency.

Posted at 4:08PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Edwin D Gill

94. Kawasaki Travolta? Poor kid must have been teased when she was younger!

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

95. I've always hated jet skis. They are so dangerous if you're inexperienced on them. Why would he be riding a Kawasaki anyway? I'm sure they can afford better than that.

Posted at 4:08PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Jet skis are dangerous

96. John must not be as "clear" as he thinks he is. If so, he would have been able to cure his son instead of keeping him hidden away and only coming out at night. Too bad Xenu was on another planet somewhere repopulating it, or maybe he could have helped. Oh well...

Posted at 8:19PM on Jan 26th 2009 by vm

97. #72 - bathroom accident?

#78 - you are a very sad person.

Posted at 4:09PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by imho

98. Is Kelly Jett's mother?
I ask because the wording TMZ used in the second paragraph make it seem like there was no connection:
"We're told 16-year-old Jett was vacationing with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston."

I would have said, Jett was vacation with his parents, John and Kelly... so that's why I'm asking.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by stefanie

99. OMG that's horrible. Prayers and HUGS to the Travolta family. :(

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Angie

100. So sad. Rest in Peace, Jett. My sincerest condolences to the family.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by fashion disaster

101. What a terrible, terrible situation. Doesn't matter what the circumstances were...it must be the most heart breaking feeling to lose a child. I pray that I never know that pain.

John, Kelly and the rest of your family......My thoughts are with you. May the pain in your hearts ease a little everyday.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by jj

102. Condolences to the family. May Jett's memory be eternal~!~!~!

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Michael Genung

103. I like the Wizard of Oz

Posted at 4:10PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by timmy

104.

This is extremely sad. I can't imagine what it feels like for this family right now. I know they had so much love in their hearts as I've seen some wonderful pictures of them. I urge everyone to be respectful to this family right now. Especially TMZ.

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by Extremely Sad

105. I have told you this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials & sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 My prayers while you grieve.

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 2nd 2009 by pinkston

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