Search Results for: blog john travolta and kelly prestons son dies

Kelly Preston Speaks About Son’s Autism

Kelly Preston has opened up about the death of her son, Jett Travolta, for the first time. She feels that chemical and environmental factors contributed to his health issues. It was known that he had Kawasaki disease. Kelly Preston has now revealed that he also had autism. Jett Travolta was the son of Kelly Preston and John Travolta. Jett died in 2009 at the age of 16. He had a seizure and hit his head while in the bathtub. He was found unconscious by a caretaker. This occurred while the family was on vacation in the Bahamas. Jett had Kawasaki … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Roundup – May 24, 2010

Posted on by

It has been a bizarre week for pop culture, even by Hollywood standards. Here are a few of the things that have happened: Brittany Murphy’s Husband Found Dead Simon Monjack, widower of Brittany Murphy, was found dead Sunday night at the couple’s home in Hollywood. Right now, officials are saying the 39-year-old Monjack died of natural causes, but there will be an investigation. Monjack was discovered by Brittany’s mother Sharon, who has shared the home with him since Brittany’s death. Anyone really surprised by this? We often criticize people for not grieving enough after a death, but this man seemed … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – 2009 – Part 1

Each year, we lose so many famous people. Here are a few that died in 2009: January 1 – Jett Travolta (16) Although not a celebrity himself, Jett was the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who tragically died on the first day of the New Year while vacationing with his parents in The Bahamas. The death certificate listed cause of death as a seizure. January 13 – Patrick McGoohan (80) McGoohan was the star of ‘60s shows “Danger Man” and “The Prisoner.” He also starred as Edward Longshanks in Braveheart. He died after a brief illness. January 14 … Continue reading →

Famous People wno Homeschool their kids

It seems that the Hollywood elite have discovered the benefits of homeschooling. It was most recently reported that 7 year-old Maddox Jolie-Pitt has stopped attending school and gets regular visits from a tutor. Considering the busy lives of stars it makes great sense to homeschool. It would be a shame in my opinion for parents to travel the world with their work and for kids to be tied to their home so they don’t miss a day of school. The most celebrated homeschool mom is probably Lisa Whelchel who was a child actor who now homeschools her children. She was … Continue reading →

More Questions about Jett Travolta’s Health and Possible Extortion Plot

As if it weren’t bad enough to lose a child, now the Travoltas have to deal an alleged extortion plot. Paramedic Tarino Lightbourne as well as Bahamian Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchombe, and lawyer/Senator Pleasant Bridgewater have all been detained for attempted extortion. Lightbourne drove Jett Travolta to the hospital and has told his story to “Good Morning America” as well as several tabloids. “It was me, him [John], and Jett. I’ll never forget this day. I saw him lean over and hug his son and kiss his son and tell him he loved him and I did everything I … Continue reading →