Washington, who stars with Travolta in the upcoming remake of "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," said the “Pulp Fiction” star's healing process "will take time"
grieving Travolta
Washington, who stars with Travolta in the upcoming remake of "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," recently spoke to grieving Travolta for several hours on phone and felt that the actor is still struggling to cope with the loss of his son, six months after his death, he told the reporters at a press conference Friday.
Son died of seizure
Travolta’s only son, Jett, died of a seizure on Jan. 2 at the age of 16 while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas. The teen was found dead in the bathroom of the Travolta vacation house in Grand Bahama by the caretaker Jeff Kathrain.
Police reports suggested that Jett suffered a seizure which eventually led to his death. Jett was diagnosed with Kawasaki Syndrome when he was 2 years old, a disease which affects young children and had a history of seizures. His body was cremated and ashes brought back to Florida where his parents and 8-year-old sister have a home and where his funeral was held.
Travolta’s struggle to cope with the son’s death
At the conference for the new film, Washington told reporters: "One moment he's OK and the next he's in tears ... Needless to say, he's struggling."
"So more than talking to him, I listened to him, for about two or three hours."
Since Jett died from a seizure disorder, the 'Grease' actor and wife Kelly Preston have kept a low profile and tried to stay strong for their 9-year-old daughter, Ella Bleu. Travolta isn’t even making any appearances for the promotion of the new film, leaving those duties to Washington.
It will take some time for grieving Travolta to get back to a good work schedule. Washington says the “Pulp Fiction” actor’s healing process "will take time".
"What can you say, really? Just be there as a friend, because he's such a sweet, sweet person. Our prayers are with he and his wife," he adds.
Because I do not have
Because I do not have children, I cannot say that I understand completely what Travolta is going through. Yet it is heartbreaking to hear of the actor's sorrow and anguish. My heart goes out to him and his family. You can just tell in pictures of Travolta and Jett that he absolutely adored his son.
John and Kelly Travolta's Son
I lost a son and a few people will always say something cruel like, You have to go on with your life". I answer back, Have you ever lost a child, if not don't comment on when a person should get over it." and I add, And I am thank you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to John and Kelly and their daughter and for Pete's sake give them as long as it takes. Everyone has their own schedule. My son has been gone for almost 7 years and we'll never forget and it took me a long time and I still have my moments.
When exactly do you expect
When exactly do you expect John Travolta will no longer be in anguish or struggling over the death of his son? Have you ever lost a child? Then you say, "it will take some time... to get back to a good work schedule." You are a heartless idiot who has no conception of life. At least you were able to make a few pennies off someone else's tragedy.
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