Comments on: Jett Travolta’s Death Attributed to Seizure Disorder

By: Bennie Combs

Bennie Combs — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:04:09 +0000

I lost a son as did the Travoltas. I have to say that it took me years to adjust and it is the most horrible thing that can happen to a person. My son was a great kid too, anyone that came in contact with him could not help but love him, God is the only thing that helped me through that awful time. If not for Him, I don’t think I would have made it. I pray that the Travoltas lean on God and He will provide comfort and a peace that makes this time a somewhat softer trip. The Travoltas are probably one of the most “normal” families in the Hollywood scene and I was always impressed with them because I’m sure that is very hard to accomplish with their careers being what they are. May God bless all of you and may peace touch all of you at this time.

By: Mary Bowman

Mary Bowman — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:24:32 +0000

I was diagnosed with a seizure disorder five years ago, and know how physically and emotionally draining it can be to go through test after test; and run through a list of medications with horrendous side effects that often stop working. So, I understand a little of the strain that the family went through. My heart goes out to John, Kelly, and Ella. I hope that they can eventually find some peace in knowing that Jett is in the arms of God, and his suffering is done. He will forever be in their hearts.

By: melissa

melissa — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:35:05 +0000

So sad.. My heart goes out to the travolta/preston family

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:54:36 +0000

My heartfelt condolences go out to John, Kelly and Ella……Losing a child would be the worst thing to ever have to deal with in your lifetime…having a child myself with a seizure disorder made me realize how very precious life can be and how i hugged her and realized i never want to take her or indeed life for granted…god bless

By: Les

Les — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:30:51 +0000

Let me say this- I am a nurse on a psych ward. We do 15 minutes checks on all of our patients due to heavy restraint rules.

We have at 2 patients I can think of who have died within that 15 minute window. Someone checked on these patients and 15 minutes later on the next check- they were dead. One was from a massive heart attack and the other was from, yes, a seizure. That particular patient was on Depakote and phenobarbital.

By: Les

Les — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:26:52 +0000

Ellen,

What does it matter? Why do we have to know what was wrong with their child? Maybe they are private people who do not want their child labeled as their “autistic” child or “developmentally” delayed child. It’s none of anyone’s business what was wrong with this child. They obviously loved him and cared for him.

By: Les

Les — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:24:54 +0000

However, Devon is wrong.

Scientologists seek medical care and do take medications. They do not take antipsychotics nor do they believe in mental disorders (that is true). He was taking Depakote for his seizures. They have horrible side effects and Grand Mal seizures are very hard to treat.

By: Laura Harris

Laura Harris — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:41:19 +0000

I feel their pain so much that I am having a hard time sleeping! I think of my only child- my son and he is only 13 years old! he has chalenging disorders, but nothing like seizures! I only hope that no matter what their religious beliefs that they can move on and remember what a bright light he has put upon their lives while he was here with them all! That he was truly a remarkable gift to them both and Ella and their families and friends and everyone around them! I never knew him, but liked him because he was the best of both John and Kelly! May you be blessed with much peace and rest! We will all miss you Jett! Sincerely, Laura Harris and family

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:55:10 +0000

This is a very sad time. I send to the Travolta family, all my prayers. May He comfort you in your time of need. His eternal light will shine upon your son forever.

By: FC

FC — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:31:56 +0000

I didn’t know about his passing until they mentioned it on The View yesterday. I almost couldn’t believe it. My deepest regards to the entire family. Jett seemed like such a great kid and the light of his family’s life, and I can’t even imagine how it is going to be for them without him.