John Travolta pays tribute to his late son in a heartwarming birthday message
John Travolta has sent birthday wishes to his late son Jett, who passed away in a tragic accident in 2009
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to W&H Newsletter Newsletter

Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
John Travolta has commemorated his late son in a heartbreaking post on social media, sending him his love on what would have been his 29th birthday.
The Grease star took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of him smiling at his son Jett, who died tragically in the Bahamas in 2009.
“Happy birthday my beautiful Jetty. I love you,” he captioned the black white-and-white picture.
Jett passed away at the age of 16 on the Grand Bahama island after he hit his head against a bathtub and suffered a fatal seizure. He was discovered by a maid at the luxurious resort at which the Travolta family was staying, who immediately alerted the front desk.
A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) (opens in new tab)
A photo posted by on
The eldest son of John and his late wife, Kelly Preston, Jett had struggled with seizures since the age of two. He was diagnosed with autism as well as Kawasaki disease, a condition that causes the body's blood vessels to become inflamed, resulting in fever and swelling.
John experienced crushing grief again last July when Kelly Preston, to whom he was married for 19 years, died of breast cancer. He confirmed the devastating news to his Instagram followers in a lengthy post, in which he called his wife ‘beautiful’ and ‘courageous’ before thanking the medical team who treated her during her two-year battle with the disease.
A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) (opens in new tab)
A photo posted by on
John and Kelly had two other children during their marriage – Ella, born in 2000, and Benjamin, who was born after Jett's death in 2010. The Pulp Fiction star regularly shares updates of his children on Instagram, most recently wishing his daughter Ella a happy 21st birthday.
Emma is a Lifestyle News Writer for woman&home. Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, she mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.
Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.
-
-
Full Moon February 2023 in Leo is lighting up major relationship drama for these signs
Your Full Moon February 2023 horoscope for this fierce and feisty Full Moon which could spell trouble in paradise - so be prepared!
By Maria Sofia Marmanides • Published
-
Best jeans brands to shop in 2023
Want to know the best jeans brands to shop this year? Our fashion expert shares her favorites for quality and style
By Antonia Kraskowski • Published