Last Updated: 29 Jan 2009

John Travolta's son dies

John Travolta’s 16 year old son Jett, tragically died on a family holiday in the Bahamas.

Jett had suffered from Kawasaki Disease which causes seizures, it is believed that he had suffered a seizure and fell hitting his head.

John and Kelly have attracted criticism in the past for following Scientology which has refuses to recognise certain conditions including Autism which some experts think Jett could have suffered from. John has spoken of his sad loss on his website.

"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."