'Heartbroken' Travolta Family Speaks

January 5, 2009

" Preston and Travolta have said that Jett became very sick when he was 2

years old and was diagnosed with Kawasaki Syndrome, an illness that leads to

inflamed blood vessels in young children. Preston blamed household cleaners and

fertilizers, and said that a detoxification program based on teachings from

the Church of Scientology helped improve his health, according to People

magazine. "

By CHRIS GILLETTE

PopEater / Wire Services

FREEPORT, Bahamas (Jan. 5) -- Just days after the tragic death of his

16-year-old son Jett, Travolta and his wife Preston have issued

their

first public statement since Jett's death, saying they are " heartbroken " and

giving thanks for all of the support they've received.

" We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the

time we had with him for the rest of our lives, " Travolta and Preston said

in their first public statement since Jett's death.

" Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit

up the lives of everyone he encountered, " said a statement posted Sunday on

Travolta's Web site.

" We have received many messages of condolence from around the world and we

want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. It has meant so much to

us. It is a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit

that gives us hope for a brighter future. "

Police Superintendent Basil Rahming has said a caretaker found Jett Travolta

unconscious in a bathroom late Friday morning and he was later pronounced

dead at a Freeport hospital. The youth was last seen entering the bathroom on

Thursday, according to Rahming's police statement.

Preston and Travolta have said that Jett became very sick when he was 2

years old and was diagnosed with Kawasaki Syndrome, an illness that leads to

inflamed blood vessels in young children. Preston blamed household cleaners and

fertilizers, and said that a detoxifica**************Stay up-to-date on the

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