Jett's Death Sparked Fears for Autistic Son: McCarthy

The Travolta tragedy hit close to home for former Playmate Jenny McCarthy, whose autistic son also suffers from seizures. “My heart went out to them—such compassion and understanding for what they’ve gone through,” McCarthy told Access Hollywood. “Looking at Jett, I cried out of fear for my own son, and for, I can’t even tell you how many children with autism.”

McCarthy, an autism activist, said she didn’t know whether Jett had autism but could understand the Travoltas keeping it hidden if he did. “It’s very difficult to go places where everyone sees who you are and then their eyes immediately go to the child,” she said. “They should have the right to keep whatever they want to themselves, and share what they want with the world.”
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