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Travolta's Son Dead at 16

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 2, 2009 3:13 PM CST

(Newser) – John Travolta's 16-year-old son, Jett, died today in the Bahamas, the actor's lawyer tells the TMZ website. Jett Travolta suffered a seizure while on vacation with his parents, Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, and could not be revived. Travolta and Preston also have an 8-year-old daughter, Ella.

John Travolta arrives at the 19th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

John Travolta listens to reporters' questions at a fundraiser for Narconon International in Honolulu, Thursday, May 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni)

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Jan 4, 2009 6:03 AM CST

your deep love for your son and the obsession with his well being is something that us parents can relate when our child has a serious condition my heart goes out to your family and hope that time will ease some of the pain knowing that you did all you could to help him I understand what you are going thru and honestly the only answer at this point is prayer try it it never fails god bless

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Jan 4, 2009 1:41 AM CST

My son, also the age of 22, takes medication on a daily basis and still continues to suffer from seizures. I can't imagine the loss you and the Travolta's are going through. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Jan 3, 2009 9:51 PM CST

how could u sit there and criticize a family after they just lost there son. there son had epilepsy you have to be on medication for it.. or you will have a seizure everyday of your life.the man porformed cpr on his son to try and revive him. i ahve had epilepsy for 12 years. take medication everyday. theres always that chance something will happen.. give the man a break.. he is going threw a very hard time right now.. my prayers go out to you and your family.

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