Old Bahama Bay Reacts to Death of Travolta's Son

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Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died suddenly today while on vacation at the Old Bahama Bay Resort on Grand Bahama.

Travolta fell ill at the resort and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport via ambulance.

Following his death, Robert Gidel, president of Ginn Resorts and the owner of the Old Bahama Bay Resort, issued the following statement: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to John Travolta, Kelly Preston and their family on the tragic death of their son Jett. The Travolta family has become like family to us at Old Bahama Bay and we extend our deepest sympathies to them."

Keep checking back for updates on the tragic death of Jett.

Published 1/2/09 by the Insider