New Details Released About Jett Travolta's Death
John Travolta held his beloved son Jett's hand as the 16-year-old was transported to a Bahamian hospital on Friday. "Come on Jett," both John and his wife Kelly Preston begged of their son who apparently suffered a seizure and died while on a family vacation.
Marcus Garvey, an EMT who was on the scene tells Radar the boy had a bump on his head, believed to be from hitting it on the bathtub, and was unconscious.
Jett, who the Travoltas say suffered from Kawasaki Disease as a child, reportedly had grand mal seizures regularly and was treated with anti-seizure medication Depakote in the past. "It extended the seizures out to over 21 days. But ultimately the attacks got closer and closer, they had to give more and more medication, and it started to cause organ damage so they stopped," Travolta family friend and lawyer Michael McDermott told Radar.
"As far as I know Jett was no longer on medication. But his parents and two nannies supervised him night and day... Short of holding his hand 24/7 they had everything in place. They loved that child with all their hearts. All this set-up was because he was prone to seizures which could occur at any time."
Update:
The autopsy on Jett Travolta has been completed and his death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure," according to Glen Campbell, the assistant director of the funeral home handling his remains.
No further results have been released, but Campbell said the body was in "great condition" and shows no sign of head trauma.
Jett's body will now be flown to Ocala, Florida for burial.
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I also do not believe in taking medicine, and am not affiliated with any relegious sect, if you ever read the ads for these drugs you will see a quarter page for what it will do to help you, and a full page of what it could do to you if you take it. That is why I cure everything naturally, if you have a headache rub lemon on your forehead and lie down, cost less than $1.00 does not hurt you or affect any other organs.That is what great great Grandma did.....
-- Christeen
The hoopla dies down and people go home and you can't understand how life just continues on when such a huge part of your own life has changed so drastically. When no one else is around know that God has his arms wrapped tightly around you holding you up when you are in too much pain to hold yourself up. Have faith. I know this b/c I lost my own daughter. I am so incredibly sorry for your family.
-- deanna
To the Travola Family, May you find peace in your hearts and souls knowing that Jett is with our Lord and is at peace....He would want you to be happy. May the Lord give you strength thru this difficult time.......
-- Susan Badalamenti
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST i HAVE A 13 YR OLD GIRL WITH AUTISM AND I AM AFRIAD OF HER DEVELOPING A SEIZURE DISORDER AS SHE BECOME A TEENAGER.I WOULD DIE INSIDE SHE IS MY OLY CHILD. GOD BLESS AND HEAVEN IS WHERE HE IS NOW. i HOPE YOU CAN FIND COMFORT IN YOUR FAITH IN GOD.
-- STEPHANIE
im so sorry about your son i have 5 children of my own i can not even begin to imagine your pain. i know its even harder for u guys because your famous i can only imagine that times like this u wish u were not so u could mourn in peace and without stupid people saying stupid things. ya r parents who love their children just like me and i want u to know my prayers r with u. just look to god for peace and hang in their. love a freind jen
-- jennifer gammeter
i want to say i am so sorry for your lose he is in good hands and i no that john and kelly wanted him to stay with them, it is really hard to lose a love one, i want them to no that i am praying for them,he looked like a good kid and he looked like he was well taken care of,my heart goes out to them,
-- patricia
Dear John and Kelly, I am so sorry about the lost of your son. May he find the green field in heaven where there will be no more hurt, seizure's or pain. He is alive and you will see him again one day where you both will walk hand in hand through that green field of peace. God bless you all!!
-- Brenda - Brenda@acmeref.com
I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful young boy. I struggle to understand why. It is apparent that heaven has a very special angel now to watch over us all. God Bless the Travolta family and their beautiful son Jett.
-- Cheryl
my husband and i are big fans of john travolta.its not his fault.it just happened.and we are sorry for his loss.they are in our prayers.
-- anonymous
i'm so sorry to hear of your loss and i know being in the limelight as you are has to make it that much harder. my prayers go out to you and yours.
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