John Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston lost their son, Jett in 2009 at the age of 16 while on a family getaway trip. The teenager who bravely lived with autism tragically experienced a seizure during the family vacation in the Bahamas, which led to his death.
Recently, Travolta took to social media to honor his beloved son’s memory and reflect on the enduring love and cherished moments shared with Jett, ahead of what would have been Jett’s 32nd birthday.
John Travolta shares emotional message on late son’s birthday
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On Friday, April 12, the renowned actor, shared a heartwarming throwback moment captured in a photo alongside his late wife, Kelly Preston, and their departed son. “Happy birthday my Jetty – not a day goes by where you’re not with me!” he captioned the post.
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Travolta’s fans extended their heartfelt condolences and flooded the comment section with messages overflowing with love and support. “To lose your Son and Wife is just unbelievably heartbreaking!” a fan wrote. “Lots of Love to you and Ella and Ben!!”
Some users also reminded the actor about his late wife and how she is watching over Jett in the world beyond. “He’s safe with his angel mama and they are both watching over you 3 sending you love,” another person commented. “Happy Heavenly Birthday Jetty!” a fan wrote while another commented, “They are together and someday you’ll all be together again Happy heavenly birthday Jett🎂.”
A fan also shared his own experience of losing a child while advising Travolta to celebrate his son’s birthday irrespective. “I’m so sorry. Now that I have lost my son and I can feel your heart even deeper now. I once met you in Ventura after I had my son. I was so excited to meet you and I flubbered. Now my son is gone and my heart is so broken. I feel your heart. Hoping you are finding a way to remember and celebrate him today.”