On Friday, April 12, John Travolta paid an emotional tribute to his son Jett, who would have turned 32 years old. Through his Instagram account, the renowned actor made a publication dedicated to his deceased firstborn, sharing the permanent presence of his family member in his memory and heart.
The photograph chosen by the star grease not only revived the image of a smiling Jett, but also reminded Kelly Prestonwife of Travolta, who died in 2020.
“Happy birthday, my Jetty; There is not a day that you are not with me! “wrote the actor, revealing the vulnerable side of him and an unbreakable fatherly love. In the portrait, Travolta evoked a warm memory of the close-knit family. Preston is seen holding her eldest son in his arms, and they both smile alongside the protagonist of Pulp Fiction.
The Jett’s death in 2009 was a devastating blow to the Travolta-Preston family. At just 16 years old, the young man died while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas, an event that generated immense pain and was widely reported by the media at the time.
Jett had been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease when I was two years old. This health condition causes inflammation of the blood vessels and triggers epileptic attacks. According to his death certificate, the teenager had an episode of seizures that caused him to hit his head against the bathtub. He was left unconscious and later lost his life.
“I think we both tried to bear the pain as best we could. “It was a moment when it was very difficult to look at each other, but the strength of our relationship helped us,” he said. Kelly Preston in an interview from the time.
The simple remembrance for Jett’s birthday also had the participation of Ella Bleu Travolta, who added a brief note in the comments section. She also congratulated her brother. Although she is no longer physically with the family, they have not stopped remembering her birth and keeping her memory alive.
The tribute of the famous actor Hairspray arrives after having celebrated his daughter’s 24th birthday Ella Bleu The last week. The family celebration was immortalized with a series of images and videos that Travolta captured. The young woman appears decorating her chocolate cake and then sharing a brief walk with her parent.
Despite the adversities the family has endured, their bond has grown closer. On social media, John’s followers highlight the good relationship he has with Ella Bleu and the youngest son of the clan, Benjamin (13).
The relationship of Travolta and Preston She was always admired for her strength and unity. However, in 2020, Kelly passed away after a long and courageous fight against breast cancer. “I learned that crying, grieving, is something personal,” the actor confessed in one of his first interviews after the loss of his wife. “The most important thing you can do to help someone else when they are grieving is to allow them to experience it and not complicate it with yours,” he told Esquire.
