John Travolta Still Struggling With Son's Death
The death of John Travolta's teenaged son, Jett, back in January is currently affecting the actor's work, and rightfully so.
Travolta is supposed to be on the promotion trail for his new film The Taking of Pelham 123 with co-star Denzel Washington, but has not been able to work due to his tremendous grief.
Denzel talked to the grieving actor about two weeks ago and offered a shoulder for Travolta to lean on.
"More than talking to him, I listened to him for more than two or three hours," said Denzel. "It's going to take time. What can you say? Really, you just be there as a friend."
He continued, "One moment he's OK and the next he's in tears."
So sad.
We continue to wish the Travolta family the best during this difficult time.
[Image via WENN.]
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aww
i can't imagine the pain
so sad!
Crazy me but I want to guess that Denzel is a Christian? I could be really
wrong here. Is Denzel a 'scientologist'?
Anyhow…I know that Christians can provide great solice and
hope to those who grieve.lol.
no parent should have to bury their child. So sad.
very sad. ;/
Poor thing. It's definately hard to deal with things when you lose someone you truly love. This hurts me too in a way from experience of love. God bless him.
This is the first time I want to comment and say…Perez, you should leave this one alone. It is in bad taste. Eventhough you are wishing the Travolta family well…your comment about this effecting his work is negative. Obviously, this would effect his work…they are human and parents. It is very sad….I couldn't imagine no would I want someone to publicize my pain.
john,
very sorry U
have 2/suffer….
no one
should have 2/loose
a child♥
Did you really need to write RIP with a frowny face on the picture? You're creepy, Perez.
So very sad! I have a teenage son and another with epilepsey. I can't imagine going on with life without them on this earth.
That's so sad. Can't imagine how it feels to lose a child…
This is a very sad thing, but I'm not yet convinced that this wasn't "allowed" to happen by a certain organization to which the parents belong…
k thats so sad……
i feel so sad for him… k now im gonna cry again…
of course he's not over it… he will never be over it…u never get over loosing a baby…ever…. my heart goes out to him and to his wife…..
While I really feel for the Travolta's, let's hope - for the sake of their other child - they do some serious soul searching over their so-called "religion"…..
Had they treated Jett properly, as any other parent would have, for his seizures, he might still be alive today.
Scientology kills!!!
This is so sad.
The Travolta Family should be left alone to grieve ~ this isn't a time for them to be in the "public eye". For all of us that have lost someone we love, we know the pain of grief ~ it NEVER goes away and the old adage "that time heals all wounds" is just trite. Everyone grieves alone; being surrounded by those they love is healthy, but it doesn't diminish the pain. I hope the family can find the strength to keep moving forward, BUT in their own time ~ their is NO time limit and only the resolve is to stay in the present and treasure those that are still with you. My heart goes out to all that loved and were touched by Jett. I hope you find some peace.
The best tribute he can give his son is to live his life well.
(Once he works through the overwhelming grief stage.)
Long, virtual hug to the Travoltas.
He knew this child wouldn't have a long life because of his devastating seizures. Where is his faith in Scientology? Buck-up, you have a wife and child. Be a man and carry on.
Aww this really aches my heart and my thoughts go with John and the Travolta family. I couldn't imagine the pain he and his family are dealing with but only time will tell. Then again I don't think you really get over it…I think finding one self and changing the aspect of it can help. I just hope he takes time off to deal with his pain. We understand John…=(
Who wouldn't be.Sometimes peace and understanding are hard to find.I wish them the best.
Re: jonahsmomi –
You are absolutely right!!!
I'm sure they'll never be the same! I can't even imagine loosing a child! That's just hell on earth!!!!
John and Kelly….i am so sorry about your son.I can only imagine your pain. Even the thought of Jett being gone troubles me. John, im 51 and grew up with you on the big screen.its a loss you will always suffer but will learn how to cope somehow and go on for your daughters sake.im wishing you love and pain relief, its terrible to have to endure this.
My Heart goes out to John & his Family!!
I can't imagine what they are going through!
There are No words for a parent losing a child!
We Love You John & Kelly!!
While I certainly have compassion for the Travolta family I can't help but feel that their participation in Scientology is responsible for their child's death. The child was not recieving proper medical and psychiatric care because of his parents' belief in Scientology which feels that psychiatric disease can be overcome through "behavior modification." If the parents had been getting their son proper medical and psychiatric care he might still be alive today.
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I just saw the previews for The Taking of Pelham 123 it looks really good. I think Travolta really added in his own emotions into this, just hearing the anger in his voice. Best of luck to the the Travolta family!
Re: anniegirl –
Annie # 20:
Whoa.. I'm glad John Travolta is not a friend of yours. You wouldn't
be much help!
I'm so sorry for their pain. Grieving is a long process with many phases ,, best wishes.
Having lost a child, I can understand the pain and grief that Travolta and his family are experiencing. The comment about being OK one moment and in tears the next, is very familiar. Hell its been 3 years since my son died and I am still that way. Their lives have changed in a huge way but you cannot let grief define you.
Re: tired170 –
I am so sorry for your loss. Bless you as you continue to grieve.
Re: Yellow Peeps –
Thank you. I do appreciate that. It's not easy but grief truly is a process and this 6'4", 260 pound man who would have bitten off his lower lip to keep from ever letting someone see his cry, now lets it rip where ever and when ever I need to
:(
So sad.. I feel so bad for them.
Re: tired170 – Hugz.
So, if you're a scientologist
and you pass on to the next level…
do you go to heaven
or a science lab?lol
but seriously?lols
I really Like the Travolta family and have enjoyed much
of their work. Thank you for that!
I'm sure the young son is resting in peace and sitting
up in Heaven with some long-ago,pilot…
possibly a
military pilot that did much good for his
country.lol…
and they're discussing science of course.lol
you're son is waiting in Heaven and couldn't be
happier. It takes time with these things…life
is never the same…but life can still be
beautiful.lol.
GodBless
I think that every parent who has lost a child struggles with the death and feels maybe there was something they could have done to prevent it. It is human nature to bombard yourself with the big 'what ifs'. Nothing can change the past but as a previous poster said, a life well lived is the best way to honor Jett.
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I rarely ever comment on here… but you just sometimes put stories on here that you have no business in dealing with. seriously, do you not have any common sense?
No one needs to know his business. His child died. That in itself is a big red flag that should make a little light bulb go off telling you NOT to publicize.
we have the freedom of speech, but don't use it to be a ass
Be strong John-My heart goes out to you!!
MY PRAYERS FOR JOHN T. &FAMILY
Scientology is merely a status thing. That's it. The more money you invest in Scientology the more secrets you get revealed to you and this way the "religion" masquerades as a status symbol. Actually that's nothing new, that kind of thing has been going on for hundreds if not thousands of years.
As for Jett, well in a way it's a relief, he clearly had a lot of mental and psychological issues apart from merely autism. Sometimes when they mature they can't control their sexual urges, caregivers will often sterilize them because it's difficult to constantly explain why they are whipping down their pants and whacking off in public and/or smearing their menstrual blood everywhere. I used to work in a school for severely disabled children and this was typical - the parents/caregivers would sterilize them instead of dealing with the social weirdness forever.
A child dies tragically - the father, an actor makes an "angry voice" in a film he's getting paid several million dollars to act in? How does this good or make for good entertainment?? Puleeze.
so sad i have a son…breaks my heart no matter what religion he iz hes a father….
god bless him and his wife and daughter, John Travolta never came across as an arrogant ass hole like the majority of them out West, and his kids dont seem like your typical Hollywood brats because of the way he and his wife raised them, not the nannies…my heart grieves for him. Jett is in a far better place than this f'd up planet; and he waiting for them someday in paradise.
Horribly sad. I do wish the Travolta's strength.
Re: Moonmoth –
I usually try and rise above some of the stupidity and childish comments that are made on this site. God knows there is a complete lack of class exhibited by a disturbing number of Perez's "fans" and Perez himself, but I am going to come down to your level, this one time, so that maybe you will understand what I am about to tell you. You are a fucking idiot and a waste of sperm.
Re: tired170 – I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how any parent deals with such a tragic thing. As for those commenting on how he 'killed' his son, those are so not needed. It happened, there's no going back. Any parent in his situation would not benefit from a lecture, he's grieving enough and quite frankly no one really knows what they did or didn't do so drop it. Have some tact.
John Travolta is struggling because he knows this is his fault. Any child who suffers from severe frequent seizures should never be unmedicated. What did they think was going to happen? Nice job, Scientology.
My cousin died at 38. Her parents have never been the same again. We all handle things differently. Losing your child has to be the worst.
This is so heartbreaking
Sad sad sad
I'm still so sorry for his horrible loss… but only a father is able to feel this kind of pain.
God bless you and your family, John! And give you all strength to go on…
We love you John X
deepest sympathies to the travolta family
I heard it said when a parent live longer than there kids…
thats sad…I my self don't have any kids but that sounds like a real heartbreaker…My heart goes out to Vinny Barberino(John Travolta)
If you are a Scientologist, what are their beliefs about what happens when you die? Do they live on another planet now? Are they traveling through space, or another universe?
My heart goes out to the Travolta family. I certainly hope that the church of Scientology people are offering some comfort, support and answers during this terribly painful and difficult time.
yes there's pain there. this is just idle chit chat to fill the space and time. they're doing better than most think.
I can't imagine ever getting over the loss of one of my children. It would be a struggle every day just to get out of bed. I will continue to pray for John and Kelly, and I hope their pain can at least be lessened over time.
My thoughts and prayers are still with John, Kelly and Ella. It takes a log time to come to terms with the loss of a child. be strong John!!
I use to LOVE JOHN but,
Why the hell din't His Child take medicine??????
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Wow. I didn't realize scientologists were allowed to feel this kind of mental anguish… surely he should be able to overcome it… ya know, like depression, anxiety, and all of the other stuff that starts in our brains.
Re: EMJ3 –
Its not worth our commenting about the tasteless comments made on this site and I am sorry that I lowered myself that level but whatever idiot made those comments, triggered the response that I made. The problem with unmonitored sites like this is they tend to appeal to the lowest common denominator of our society and those comments serve as testimony to that fact. Its too bad that the owner of this site doesn't take more time and put more effort into cleaning up the mess but when he constantly makes obscene drawings and infantile comments about others, then he opens the door for this sort of thing. If he cannot show some class, then its an unreasonable expectation for others to do so.
This is unbearable….I wish I could speak to him. I lost my 5 year old son in an accident 10 months ago and some days I cannot even get out of bed….but the odd thing is people expect FATHERS to bounce back quickly because they think men are strong and should ….WRONG! Some dads have bonds that are just as close. It will take him/me a lifetime.
"Oh mah God, Mista Pottah! *sob*"
Pfffffffffft. His movies suck.
It's truly hard to believe that there are some people that cannot sympathize with someone who has lost a child, no matter what the circumstance. Trust me dude….I would not wish the pain on my worst ememy, it's a pain that is absolutely indescribable…."ANNIEGIRL" you really need to get some help girl…to say shit like this is serious stuff, you have some deep deep anger issues….God bless YOU!
Sorry host, you should leave this one well alone. Death of a child is not a thing that should be fawned over or discussed on a public entertainment forum.
Best luck to him.. seriously feel for the guy
He lost his son….parents are not meant to out-live their children! Leave him alone and although you are wishing him well, let him greive in peace.
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His son died less than 6 months ago….don't you think it is natural that his pain is still fresh and the wound is still raw?
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He is in my prayers, but the man is only human, and he deserves his privacy…let him greive in peace.
So Sad, I love John Travolta, hope he and his family recover from this horrible incident.
prayers are with him
I lost my 21yo daughter 2.5 years ago and I still have moments like this, not as often, for him it has only been 6 months. I wondered if he would do press tours when I saw the trailers on tv.