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Travolta 'Struggling' With Son's Death: Denzel

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(Newser) – Denzel Washington said today he recently spent hours on the phone listening to John Travolta grieve over the death of his son, People reports. "Needless to say, he's struggling," said Washington at a press conference for their film, Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. "So more than talking to him, I listened to him, for about two or three hours."

Washington's wife Pauletta was closer to Travolta before the shooting of Pelham last year, but "I know him pretty good now, I think," Washington said. On the phone, he and Travolta "would sing songs, [be] telling jokes and singing Broadway tunes and all kinds of stuff." Travolta son, Jett, died of a reported seizure at age 16 on a family vacation in the Bahamas in January.

In this image released by Rogers & Cowan public relations, actor John Travolta embraces his son Jett in an undated family photo.
In this image released by Rogers & Cowan public relations, actor John Travolta embraces his son Jett in an undated family photo.   (AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan)
Actor Denzel Washington watches the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals between he Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actor Denzel Washington watches the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals between he Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ Chris Carlson)
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actor John Travolta arrives at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actor John Travolta arrives at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, file)
Actor John Travolta arrives at the premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Bolt' held at the El Capitan Theatre on November 17, 2008 in Hollywood, Calif.
Actor John Travolta arrives at the premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Bolt' held at the El Capitan Theatre on November 17, 2008 in Hollywood, Calif.   (Getty Images)
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anchower
May 29, 09 9:19 PM CDT
Boo f------ hoo. Reply
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Newser001
May 29, 09 11:31 PM CDT
Anyone who loses a child grieves... there's no comparison in life. You're an asshole, asschowder. I wouldn't wish the pain Travolta is experiencing, even on you. I'm no fan of Scientology, but that's his life and his choice. Grow up, get a life - beginning with some compassion, or STFU.
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atomick
May 29, 09 11:12 PM CDT
One side of me feels really bad for a family who lost a child so early, and another side of me wants to . .. . well, you know. Scientology. Reply
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jenna
May 30, 09 11:03 AM CDT
It doesn't matter what religion or if you are a turd. I am the mother of a son who left me way too soon. It never goes away and I believe it's been long enough that the shock is starting to wear off. It took me 6 months and I did go kinda looney, I'll never be the same and neither will he.
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kokuaguy
May 29, 09 11:20 PM CDT
Go with your human side, atomick. Too bad some seem unable or unwilling to do so. Reply
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