John Travoltas Son Dies
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Topic: John Travoltas Son Dies
Posted By: .Mel
Subject: John Travoltas Son Dies
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:04pm
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I got quite a shock when I read this, this afternoon. What a truly horrible thing for the family to have to go through...
http://nz.movies.yahoo.com/090102/5/a2jn.html - News ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:08pm
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shocking poor john and family. Was aware the son had a special need but not sure what.
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:21pm
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I was just coming into post this, it's sooo sad!!!!! Poor John and Kelly! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:43pm
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It's so sad ... John Travolta and his wife have always spoken with such pride about having a special needs child in interviews etc, and never hidden it away because their family isn't 'perfect Hollywood'. And, it shows too that no matter who you are, or what you have, life is so very fragile and hearts break just the same.
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:51pm
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Awww that is so sad ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:53pm
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I believe he had Kawasaki Disease.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_disease - Kawasaki Disease I also checked Wikipedia and they've already updated on the loss of Jett. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Travolta - Wiki ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:54pm
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it is super sad but the one i read said the caretaker found him?
ginger- i read they wouldn't get him help for his autism as they don't believe in that through their religion? I've seen a few interviews with him but not heard him talk about Jett much:( anyway it is super sad and my heart breaks for them:( ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 5:58pm
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yeah i just looked it up and it said he had it.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 9:30pm
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so sad ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 10:47pm
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How sad for their family :(
I can't remember where I read it, but I'm sure I heard once that his son was actually born healthy, and only ended up special needs because of ingesting dishwashing tablets or something? |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 9:08am
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i read that yesterday morning and got such a shock!
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 1:57pm
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I read that on the net last night, Im so sad for them , Im a big John Travolta fan .
I saw him on Oprah once (actually Ive seen him a few times) and he spoke so proudly of his children (btw his daughter is the image of him and is gorgeous!) and he just seemed like a genuinely nice down to earth guy . I hope the media doesn't feel they have any right to hound them at this very sad time ------------- 
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Posted By: monkey33
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 7:55pm
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I heard this on the radio this morning - so sad
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 8:35pm
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So very sad for them ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 06 January 2009 at 5:14pm
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bump -------------  
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Posted By: Kellygirl
Date Posted: 07 January 2009 at 11:56pm
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How horrible and sad for them. It is terrible when a parent outlives their child. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 08 January 2009 at 1:20am
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It sure is, its the cruelest thing (imo)
I watched Grease the other day , my GOSH , his smile, soooo cute , and those eyes , gorgeous ! -------------
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 08 January 2009 at 11:35pm
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Travolta Family Speaks Out: "We Are Heartbroken"
Sun., Jan. 4, 2009 6:28 PM PST by Jovie Baclayon John Travolta, Jett Travolta Courtesy of Travolta Family John Travolta and Kelly Preston have taken time out from mourning the tragic death of their 16-year-old son, Jett, to issue their first remarks on their loss. "We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolence," they write via his and her official websites. "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 that 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 hope for a brighter future." An autopsy is scheduled for Monday in the Bahamas, and the family is hoping to have the body transported back to Florida for a funeral later this week. -------------
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Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 09 January 2009 at 11:51am
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I've only just heard about this now on ET. So so sad! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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