Jett Travolta Condolences for Travolta Family

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John Travolta's Brother Thought Jett Had Autism

Reported in The Dish Rag by Elizabeth Snead

"According to the London Mirror, there have been many Travolta family arguments caused by Jett Travolta's illness.

The source, a close friend of John's brother, Joey Travolta, told the Mirror that Joey and John often argued about what was wrong with John's son Jett.

John didn't believe his condition was autism, a condition not recognized by Scientology. Brother Joey believed Jett suffered from autism."

latimes.com

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John Travolta's Brother Joey Produced This Film Documentary on Autism

Normal People Scare Me

Documentary produced by Joey Travolta about how autistic people see the rest of the world directed by Taylor Cross. Cross, a 17-year-old film maker, is autistic

Interview with Movie Producer Joey Travolta
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Normal People Scare Me
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113 ratings | 38,884 views
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Jenny McCarthy Speaks Out About Tragic Death of Jett Travolta

As Reported By Extra

"McCarthy, whose son Evan, 6, suffers from seizures, said, "When I heard the news about Jett, my stomach flipped... Evan also, after a seizure, went into cardiac arrest where I lost him for two minutes. So I too watched the paramedics do CPR on Evan and didn't know if he was going to come back... I live on that edge that they have lived with Jett for all these years. I'm terrified."

Get the full story here.
Autism - Jenny - The View
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Jenny McCarthy on Autism

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Jett Travolta Named For His Father's Passion for Aviation

John Travolta's love for his kids was also reflected in naming one of his aircrafts Jett Clipper Ella after his son Jett Travolta and daughter Ella Bleu going even further by also naming their Florida estate Jett-Bleu.

This book by John Travolta has been recommended by readers as a book for baby showers and children's birthday parties for kid interested in airplanes. The product description on Amazon.com reads "from acclaimed actor John Travolta comes a modern fable, originally written and illustrated for his own son, about a young boy whose first trip on an airplane changes his life forever."

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John, Jett, Kelly Travolta

Online Condolences Share Stories of Similar Heartbreak

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Condolences for Travolta Family - John Travolta, Kelly Preston & Sister Ella

No parent such as John Travolta and Kelly Preston should have to outlive their child, Jett. Even more tragic is for their son, Jett Travolta to die so young.

Since the tragedy, countless people have been generous in offering the Travoltas their condolences and hearfelt support. Many people took the time to offer their sympathies online by leaving comments on this lens as well as on an article I posted on Associated Content by sharing highly personal stories and heartbreak of also losing a son or daughter. You can read the moving comments below and also here.

Richard Siravo from Rhode Island shares on naplesnews.com:
It was five years ago that I lost my 5-year-old son Matthew Siravo to status epilepticus, or a prolonged seizure. I couldn't believe that lightning had struck the Travolta family as it did us. Story continues on Guest Commentary: Travolta's loss hits home.

Our hearts go out to John Travolta, Kelly Preston & Sister Ella at this time as we extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences.

Travolta Refusal to Transport Document

What Was The Document Regarding Jett Travolta?

Originally it was reported a cell phone picture taken by medical personnel or ambulance drivers was thought to be the item that was being used to extort money from John Travolta and his wife Kelly.

But the document in question is actually a "refusal to transport" document which Travolta had to sign in case he decided not to have the ambulance drive Jett to the hospital. At the time, Travolta, a licensed pilot was considering flying Jett back to Florida for medical treatment.

Check out the full story from Perez Hilton who tells it like it is with these scathing quotes "It looks like the men attempting to extort John and his wife Kelly Preston are a bunch of idiots. For some reason, these morons thought they could extort millions from the Travoltas to keep things hush hush."

Getting to the Bottom of the Travolta Extortion Case
Perez Hilton, 1/28/09
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Associated Press Reports on Jett Travolta Controversy

Details Emerge About the Travolta Refusal to Transport Document

Paramedic Charged in Travolta Extortion Plot
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Developments in Travolta Extortion Case

Refusal To Transport Document in Question Not A Cell Phone Photograph

On the Record with Greta Van Susteren
Rush Transcript, January 28, 2009
Fox's legal commentary gets down to the nitty gritty of the document at the center of the extortion controversy with TMZ's executive producer Harvey Levin and its implications.
John Travolta Extortion Plot: Bahamian Senator Arrested, Resigns
Why Does it Seem that the Family is Being Held Accountable for the Unfortunate Death of Jett Travolta?
Associated Content, Saul Relative, January 25, 2009
John Travolta and Family Targeted by Extortionists
A Sad Case of Those Thriving Off of the Misery of Others
Associated Content, Saul Relative, January 22, 2009

Who is Jeff Kathrein? Rumors About John Travolta's Manny

Family Friend Jeff Kathrein Rumored to Be John Travolta's Gay Lover

Amidst the tragedy, the web has fueled vicious rumors on whether John Travolta is gay. Jeff Kathrein, one of the nannies in care of Jett Travolta is under investigation. There are implications that Travolta may have compromised Jett's care by putting his son's supervision by an underqualified person, favoring a personal connection over Jett's well-being.

However, friends of John Travolta deny the terrible gossip saying that Travolta's demonstrative, effusive nature was misinterpreted by a photo published by the National Enquirer which implies his relationship with manny Jeff Kathrein was more intimate. Plus, knowing of John Travolta's commitment to his family, it is unlikely he would ever do anything that would compromise his son's care.

The completed autopsy reveals Jett died of a seizure not of a head injury caused by falling in the bathtub as originally speculated.

"Travolta Nanny Mystery Deepens", 1/3/09, Gawker.com

Jett Travolta Remembered

Photos for Jett Travolta From Daylife.com

A Private Garden Funeral and Memorial For Jett Travolta

Celebrities attend Travolta funeral
Kirstie Alley, Lisa Marie Presley, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Forest Whitaker, James Gandolfini and Cal Ripken Jr. were among the 100 mourners at Jett Travolta's Florida funeral according to UPI.com.

A private Scientology ceremony was held on the grounds of the Travolta home in Ocala, Florida on Thursday 1/08/09. Due to prior scheduling commitments Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise were unable to attend.

Olivia Newton Offers Her Condolences To John Travolta
1/19/09, latimes.com

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Loving and Losing Jett
People Magazine Cover Preview, 01/06/09

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Celebrities Supporting Travolta Family

Including Famous Scientologists

"Lisa Marie Presley Speaks Out on Travolta Family Tragedy" according to etonline.com encouraging people not to use Jett's tragic death as an excuse to attack Scientology.

Billy Ray Cyrus Offers Condolences to Travolta Family

According to aspie-editorial.blog-city.com, Travolta's attorney reports Travolta and his wife Kelly have been comforted by messages of sympathy from friends, family and fans.

Several stars including Oprah Winfrey are scheduled to fly to the Bahamas to comfort Travolta. Kirsty Alley has apparently flown to Ocala to be there for when Kelly and John return to Florida. Other stars who have reached out and contacted Travolta include Will Smith, Tom Hanks, fellow Scientologist Tom Cruise.

Qantas airlines also extended their condolences. Travolta, an aviation fanatic is also a spokesperson for Qantas.

Sources:
"Condolences for Travolta Family", aspie-editorial.blog-city.com
"Qantas pass condolences to John Travolta, Kelly Preston for Jett", The Daily Telegraph
"Billy Ray Cyrus Offers Condolences", January 5, 2009, socialitelife.celebuzz.com

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Jett Travolta Kawasaki Syndrome & Scientology

Information Provided by Associated Content

Kawasaki Disease in Spotlight After Jett Travolta Death
The death of John Travolta's son puts a new light on Kawasaki Disease, which Jett Travolta was diagnosed with. Speculation is over how much the disease contributed to his death- and even on whether he was autistic instead.
Jett Travolta: Did Scientology Kill Him?
The Church of Scientology denies mental illness exists, including autism. Did Jett Travolta have autism and, because of religious beliefs, was denied treatment?
Scientology Beliefs, Autism and Jett Travolta
Was John Travolta's Son the Victim of Church Prescribed Medical Neglect?

Jett Travolta & Kawasaki Syndrome

Tuscaloosa woman raises awareness of rare disease
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John Travolta Donates Jet in Tribute to Son
Travolta and wife Kelly Preston lost their 16-year-old son Jett in 2009 following an injury during a family vacation in the Bahamas. The acclaimed actor's son suffered from Kawasaki disease as an infant and was later diagnosed with autism and seizures.
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He was hospitalized when he was 15 months old with Kawasaki disease, a rare illness that mainly affects young children. It's treatable but can have unforeseen complications, including lasting damage to the heart. Travolta has called Jett ?my heart? in ...
John Travolta : il fait don d'un avion en souvenir de son fils
John Travolta avait révélé que son fils Jett souffrait du syndrome de Kawasaki, et de crises épileptiques depuis la tendre enfance. Ce décès avait profondément marqué l'acteur et sa femme Kelly Preston. Ils avaient déclaré, dans un communiqué, ...

Flower Memorial for Jett Travolta

Flowers & Sign Left at Jumbolair Aviation Estates Travolta Home in Florida

Neighbours Rally Around Travolta Family Ahead of Jett's Funeral timesonline.co.uk, 01/07/09

Photo Source: Phil Sandlin, AP Photo, daylife.com

Jett Travolta In The News

Information Provided by Associated Content

Deaths of Two Children of Celebrities Open News for 2009
John Travolta's son and Mia Farrow's daughter both died.
Jett Travolta, 16, Son of John Travolta Dies Suddenly in the Bahamas
Jett, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died suddenly at their vacation home in the Bahamas.
John Travolta's Son, Jett Travolta, Dies in the Bahamas
Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta and his actress Kelly Preston, died Friday, January 2, while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas. Jett Travolta suffered from Kawasaki syndrome...
Jett Travolta, Son of John Travolta, Dies at the Age of 16
News broke yesterday that Jett Travolta, the 16 year old son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died after having a seizure whilst on vacation in the Bahamas. This article examines the story.

Flower Memorial For Jett Memorial

Flowers Left Outside Gate of Travolta Home in Florida

Flower Memorial Begins for Jett Travolta
by AssociatedPress | video info

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John Travolta on Jett Travolta

Kelly Preston & John Travolta Release Statement of Thanks for Condolences

We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences. Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered.

We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the time we had with him for the rest of our lives.

We have received many messages of condolence from around the world and we want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. It has meant so much to us. It is a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit that gives us a hope for a brighter future.


With love, John, Kelly, Ella

Source: travolta.com
Photo: General Mills, Getty Images, daylife.com

Condolences for Travolta Family

Contact Information for Travolta Family

Feel free to offer your online support and prayers for John, Kelly and Ella here.
For a mail address to contact the Travolta family to extend your condolences, click here.

Since the online condolence guestbooks on Squidoo & Associated Content have been posted, people have offered their tremendous love and support for the Travolta family as well as openly share their own heartbreaking stories of losing loved ones at such a young age. Your kind words of comfort are appreciated

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    KokoTravel Dec 27, 2010 @ 5:47 pm | delete
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    Christene Apr 7, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
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    lou16 Mar 11, 2009 @ 1:05 am | delete
    Another great lens, albeit on a painful subject..........no parent should ever outlive their child.
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    ElizabethJeanAllen Feb 1, 2009 @ 6:19 am | delete
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    denise thomson Jan 25, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    john, kelly and ella i empathise with your lose. when i saw the photo's of jett i felt that i was looking at a very familar face. the infectious wide smile and the brilliant sparkle in his eyes. truly the mirror to the soul and i noticed other things that probably others would not. the care you took to belt your beautifal son into his car seat. the number two clipper hair cut and the total affection and love when ever he is photographed with his parents.just minutes after the first broardcast with photos of you leaving the restaurant in paris my phone rang my girlfriend who by the way was in nassau for the winter called to also recognizes this beautiful , wonderous face. my son who is also developmentally challenged and suffers from seizures. he also began having seizures one week before his second birthday, he also had a bubble cut hair cut at3 to 6 years of age and i know full well what theese seizures do to our children i have no other spaces to write more god bless you
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    spirituality Jan 23, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
    One of your video's (the Oprah one) is no longer there.
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    Jewelsofawe Jan 19, 2009 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    I hope the press leave the Travolta's alone and stop speculating anything, let them grieve in peace. I am so sorry to hear about their son's death and my heart goes out to their family...
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    Joann Jan 13, 2009 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this terrible loss.Wishing you strength for each other during this very difficult time and sending you love.god bless
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    the Barbers Jan 12, 2009 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    We were heartbroken over the news of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    God Bless you in this difficult time.
    Jack, Tammye, Tacye and Jackye
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