Category: John Travolta
John Travolta And Kelly Preston Attend Scientology Event
John Travolta and Kelly Preston were the surprise guests at a Scientology event in England. The Hollywood couple – who are still mourning the death of their 16-year-old son Jett, who tragically died in January – made a rare public appearance at the 25th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists at Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, West Sussex, last weekend.
John and Kelly were joined at the event by fellow followers Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and their three-year-old daughter Suri.
While John and Kelly remained quiet throughout the event, Tom – who is one of the sci-fi cult’s most famous supporters – was very involved, especially when a choir took to the stage. An onlooker told Us Weekly magazine:
"Tom was swaying and looked like he was in heaven. He was really, really into it. Katie was next to him doing her best to look as enthusiastic. She was clapping along with the song, but was totally out of sync. Suri was standing by, looking a little bemused in a cute little party dress.
"John and Kelly were holding hands throughout the performance. They look like a very united couple."
Tom also gave a speech to the 4,000 guests, praising them for being part of the controversial religion. He told the crowd:
"Because we never took our eyes off the ultimate prize, we stand where we are today. We are in this together!"
I am happy to hear that Jonh and Kelly are beginning to attend events again, but I am certain their minds were elsewhere. You have to start somewhere. My thoughts will always be with them.
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The Travoltas Announce The Jett Travolta Foundation
John Travolta and Kelly Preston reportedly announced via their website (note: I was unable to get the Travolta website to open) that they have established a foundation in honor of their late son, Jett, named The Jett Travolta Foundation.
'The Foundation shall endeavor to use its resources specifically
to assist and provide relief to children with vision, hearing,
mobility, communication, behavior learning impairments or other special
medical, environmental, health or educational needs,' reads an
announcement on the family website.The endeavor will also provide grants to 'educate the public
about the need for a clean environment, provide relief and assistance
to children who are victims of natural or man-made disasters, and to
fund children's educational programs.'
Would-be donors are instructed to send a check or money order to the Jett Foundation's headquarters in Encino, Calif."
What a wonderful way to honor Jett's memory!
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John Travolta And Kelly Preston Release Statement
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 hope for a brighter future."
With love,
John, Kelly and Ella
John Travolta Will Never Be The Same
I mean... OF COURSE he will never be the same. I don't even want to THINK about losing a child. I actually can't let myself. Too terrible fathom.
John Travolta's lawyer has made an official statement about death of his son, Jett. In it, he admits John will never be the same.
"John did everything in his power to revive [his son.] John and Jett
had a very strong relationship. Words cannot explain how close they
were. This will take a lot of time. His life will never be the same
again."
People Magazine also interviewed a family friend who gave more details about Jett's last moments and how desperate John was to hold on. I cried just imaging his pain. The friend says workers litereally had to remove John from Jett's body because he wouldn't stop trying to revive him.
"He never dreamed of this – their relationship was so close,” says
family attorney Mike Ossi, who is in the Bahamas with the actor. "He
always said 'I'm happy as long as my kids are happy.' He is heartbroken
… To bury your son is the worst thing you can ever do."According to Ossi, 16-year-old Jett was discovered by a nanny
on Friday morning around 10 a.m. After the nanny called 911, John
Travolta tried in vain to resuscitate his son."He
didn't want anything to happen to that boy, and he kept on trying to
revive him," said Ossi. "He did mouth-to-mouth until they had to
physically remove John to take Jett to the hospital."
John Travolta's Son Dies
This is tragic news. John Travolta's and Kelly Preston's 16-year-old son, Jett, died today. The family was vacationing in the Bahamas. John's attorney said Jett suffered a seizure and could not be revived. He died on the scene.
John said his son suffered from Kawasaki Syndrome. Kelly said Jett initially fell ill at the age of two after inhaling carpet cleaning fumes that caused his immune system to shut down in a 2001 Good Morning America interview. Jett reportedly required assistance and was seen in a wheelchair. He was rarely photographed with his family, although the main picture (above) is from a 2004 family vacation (Jett is in the middle).
John and Kelly also have a daughter, Ella.
My condolences to the Travolta-Preston family.
Update: More information has been released.
John Travolta's teenage son, Jett, died in the Bahamas after falling ill and hitting his head at his family's vacation home, police said Friday. A house caretaker found Jett, 16, unconscious in a bathroom late Friday morning. He was taken by ambulance to a Freeport hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to a statement from chief police superintendent Basil Rahming.
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Afternoon Links
Actors John Travolta and Jonathon Rhys Meyers are filming a new movie, From Paris with Love,
in Poissy, which is near Paris. You can even see John talking to his
stunt double; wardrobe did a good job of making them look alike!
Check out what my cyber friends are writing about.
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Tom Cruise is going to pamper Kate Holmes for her birthday. (Us Weekly)
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John Travolta Photo Helps Protect Murder Suspect
Remember Stacy Peterson? So many people thought that her husband Drew Peterson was involved in her disappearance, but the police didn't have enough evidence, so now they are trying to get him on charges of carrying an illegal weapon. Lucky for Drew he has John Travolta on his side...although John doesn't even know it.
"Peterson's lawyers say that Illinois State Police wanted prosecutors to
nab the ex-cop on a weapons violation for carrying an AR-15 assault
rifle illegally. But this snap that Peterson took with Travolta in
2000, they say, shows Peterson with the assault rifle while on duty,
guarding John while on tour shilling 'Battlefield Earth.'Drew
could face up to five years in jail if convicted on a weapons charge.
His fourth wife Stacy disappeared last year and his third wife drowned
in what cops are calling a homicide. The Illinois State Police couldn't
immediately be reached for comment."
TMZ has the photo that could be used for evidence.
And, in non-celeb related news, the police still haven't given up the search for Stacy. They even began new water related searching techniques just this past week. I really hope they find her, if anything to bring closure to that poor girl's family. Such a tragedy...
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