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John Travolta Recounts Son's Final Moments

Wednesday – September 23, 2009 – 12:28pm

 

In an extortion case tied to the death of his 16-year-old son Jett, John Travolta recalled the teen's final moments.

As his wife Kelly Preston looked on inside the Nassau, Bahamas, courtroom, Travolta, 55, said that around 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 2, a nanny had alerted him that his son had fallen ill at their vacation home on Grand Bahama Island.

"I ran downstairs with my wife to help my son," Travolta said, according to the Associated Press.

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He said that when he got to him, one of the Jett's caretakers was already performing chest compressions.

The actor then quickly began administering CPR to his son, who later died from a seizure.

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After Travolta's brief testimony, the court took their lunch break.

Travolta and Preston were quickly escorted out of the courtroom.

He is expected to return to the stand this afternoon

Travolta is the star witness at the trial of two people — paramedic Tarino Lightbourne and former Bahamas senator Pleasant Bridgewater — who are accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star. (Both have pleaded innocent.)

The trial began Monday.

 

 

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  • September 25, 2009 - 5:57pm Night Says:

    Gulll, whatever language you are communicating in is vaguely familiar....which one is it?
  • September 25, 2009 - 2:22pm Guili Says:

    That estupiz think that parents are responsible for the death of a child, and more, that over the life of his son, John Travolta, has always been worried, had much love for his son, I have a niece with the same characteristics of what he suffered Jett's why I know that is the convulsions, which gets more brain and heart, and Many times, are causes of premature death, for more than have belonged to a religion , and he does not deny that when death comes, only depends on God, maybe much suffering, so ....... children feel self-conscious, and know that their parents suffer they suffer twice, to see suffer their parents, so nobody is to blame for the death of this child, but with respect to the extortion of those guys, that if, which has no name, because we humans like to feel bad for people, that envy, that more pain, death is not enough of a son, who face tough people who can not live in peace and enjoy all that John Travolta has not, on my idol, is a character, as MICHAEL JACKSON is what that pain made him go to Michael, when he was taken to trial and all for money, of course by that? please, my comment is to support my idol, John, God bless .... Travolta family have my unconditional support.
  • September 25, 2009 - 10:26am Night Says:

    I wonder if the Scientology "religion" allowed the Travoltas to give their son anti seizure medication. I read that their son had about one seizure a week and would sleep for 13 hours after each one. Seizures like that require medical attention and would require the victim of the seizure to be observed when "sleeping". If this young man was not on seizure medication I would hold the parents accountable for his death.
  • September 24, 2009 - 10:31am Anonymous Says:

    I still feel so bad for John and Kelly, it is a terrible thing to lose a child. John being such a superstar as he is, always had a smile and that light in his eyes. Now when I see pictures of him, he looks so sad. His eyes are so sad. I know it will really take a long time for him to get that smile back. I just pray for him and his family. These two people who tried to extort money from John are just evil. I just can't imagine what John and Kelly are going through.
  • September 24, 2009 - 9:21am London Says:

    Can anyone tell me why there is a trial going on?? I know his son died but are the courts expecting felony or what?? i dont get it, also may the Travolta's get through this horrible time.
  • September 24, 2009 - 5:46am Anonymous Says:

    It is so sad to loose a child. But to be blackmailed because you are a celebrity in the immediate days of Jett's death is reprehensible. Long ago, we all said that Jett was autistic. John & Kelly didn't go public about their son, their son their choice. I think they did a great job with him letting him have an extraordinary life with all they could afford letting him be happy. Jett seemed able to stand up to change well and that is a lot for a kid with autism. With two kids with autism, I understand the great challenges facing families daily. I am so sorry this family must relive an event so sad, so painful in public way when they have remained in seclusion grieving.
  • September 23, 2009 - 9:37pm Sassy Says:

    I don't think I'd ever seen more beautiful pictures of a man and his son than those of John & Jett. There was so much love between them, it was incredibly special to glimpse that love & that it came across in photographs. "Monsters" is a fitting word for those who have this family reliving that horrific day, and all because they wanted money. Hope they all rot.
  • September 23, 2009 - 9:30pm LEAVE THEM ALONE YOU SCUM! Says:

    September 23, 2009 - 8:36pm Anonymous Says: "well today the travolta's admitted their son was autistic after years of denial and getting him treatment" First off a**hole, their sons medical conditions are no one's business but their own. Secondly if you've ever cared to read anything other then what you've heard from TMZ, then you'd realize dumba** that this family did everything they possibly can for their son. They had every means available to them and used it. He was using different anti-seizure meds and they had to take him off because it was causing him liver failure and plus they didn't work for him anymore. Just realize that I see people like you as scum of the earth. Attacking a grieving family with malicious lies. You need to seriously look at the type of person you are because you are the worst of the worst. You are SCUM just like these extortinists. You are no better. You attack the family and not the extortionists. What does that say about you, you slime bag.
  • September 23, 2009 - 9:06pm Some Attack the Family and Not the Extortionists? WTF? Says:

    September 23, 2009 - 8:36pm Anonymous Says: "well today the travolta's admitted their son was autistic after years of denial and getting him treatment" First off a**hole, their sons medical conditions are no one's business but their own. Secondly if you've ever cared to read anything other then what you've heard from TMZ, then you'd realize dumba** that this family did everything they possibly can for their son. They had every means available to them and used it. He was using different anti-seizure meds and they had to take him off because it was causing him liver failure and plus they didn't work for him anymore. Just realize that I see people like you as scum of the earth. Attacking a grieving family with malicious lies. You need to seriously look at the type of person you are because you are the worst of the worst. You are SCUM just like these extortinists. You are no better. You attack the family and not the extortionists. What does that say about you, you slime bag.
  • September 23, 2009 - 8:36pm Anonymous Says:

    well today the travolta's admitted their son was autistic after years of denial and getting him treatment. i feel bad for them, but the travolta's need to understand they should have said no to that cooky religion that was telling them their son was a "compromised" human for having this condition.
  • September 23, 2009 - 7:07pm CajunCountry Says:

    We love you John Travolta!!!
  • September 23, 2009 - 6:48pm Anonymous Says:

    Why are people so greedy and mean? What is this world coming too? The Travolta's are celebrities but they are also human and should be allowed to greive there loss in peace without any interference! I hope these idiots get there just desserts and rot in hell for making the Travolta family have to go through this monsterous ordeal. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Travolta family and your beautiful son will always be your angel.
  • September 23, 2009 - 6:28pm I LOVE JOHN TRAVOLTA Says:

    I hope those evil people are found guilty in the Bahamas. God Bless John. Great Guy.
  • September 23, 2009 - 6:26pm Sharon Lecouteur Says:

    I am so glad that John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston have decided to go through with this trial and to attend. I hope the sleaze that tried to extort money from grieving parents will rot in hell for such an evil, sickening crime.
  • September 23, 2009 - 5:19pm Betty Faye Says:

    Dear Travolta family, your faith, love and memories will get you through this. Your love and fond memories for your precious son will live forever.
  • September 23, 2009 - 4:40pm Anonymous Says:

    May justice be served.
  • September 23, 2009 - 3:41pm Squeaky Says:

    Dearest Travolta family, You did your best to save him, but your son no longer suffers any pain. He's watching you and admiring your great strength, sending his love from above. X's
  • September 23, 2009 - 3:38pm John Travolta fan page by Rebekah Says:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Travolta family in this trying time , as these monsters have made him relive this nightmare , I pray that this brings him some closure .it is so sad that there are monstrs out there willing to cash in on a childs death it is sickening I hope they get the maximum the law will allow WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU JOHN ! NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN .... your devote fan Rebekah johntravoltafanpage@myspace.com john travolta fan page
  • September 23, 2009 - 2:57pm Anonymous Says:

    this is so sad that this family has to go through this. I cant imagine losing a child it would be the worst thing to suffer. My prayers go out to the Travolta family.
  • September 23, 2009 - 2:35pm Anonymous Says:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the Travolta's during this trial. I hope those two horrible people get what they deserve for trying to get money from a man mourning the death of his only son. How low can you get!

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