John travolta speaks out about relationship with daughter. John travolta rounded up his entire family to record a. The life of john travolta behind the scenes ninjajournalist. John travolta says son ben has helped family rebond. Family man john travolta will persevere after death of son, jett. The boy had convulsing attacks and hit his head over the bathtub. John travolta john travolta baby son named benjamin. Jett, travoltas first child, passed away in january 2009 in the bahamas during a family holiday. Jan 03, 2009 john travoltas 16yearold son, jett, died yesterday after suffering a seizure and hitting his head on a bathtub while vacationing with his family in the bahamas, police said. I saw what really happened the night john travoltas teenage.
John travolta and his family, then and now 20 pics moms. Preston had been trying for three years to conceive but to no avail. When john travolta was filming the experts back in 1987, this was the moment when he met his one true love, kelly preston. He shot to stardom with his role as vinnie barbarino in the hit tv series, welcome back kotter, and the critically acclaimed tv movie, the boy in the plastic bubble. The death of the hollywood megastars son is still mired in acrimony after 18 months. In the 30 years since ive known john travolta, there was one subject that was always taboo and that was his son, jett. The 16yearold, who suffered from autism, passed away after suffering a seizure while the family holidayed in the bahamas. They came to cannes piloted by travolta on his jet on a weeklong publicity blitz to promote travoltas latest film, gotti, a biopic of the late gambino crime. Its a tiny book, but definitely worth taking the time to read. John travolta, in full john joseph travolta, born february 18, 1954, englewood, new jersey, u. He opened his business the travolta tire exchange in nearby hillsdale.
Travolta rose to fame during the 1970s, appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever 1977 and grease 1978. Simpson actor brought along his 16yearold daughter, ella, and wife kelly. John travolta uncovers hidden details of his personal life. These 11 things you never knew about john travolta are sure to make you like and respect this star even more than you did before. John travolta stepped out at the cannes film festival on tuesday, may 15 with his wife, kelly preston, and their two kids, daughter ella, 18, and son benjamin, 7 and we. Tragedy struck the travolta family when their son, jett, died on january 2, 2009, during a family vacation in the bahamas. The travoltas had been enjoying a family vacation at their home away from home in the old bahama bay hotel in the bahamas. John travolta praises scientology 10 years after sons death. It turns out that last week was not the first time that john travolta has allegedly introduced himself to a male stranger, at the gym, where they were alone, together, at three in the morning. There are more stories of john travolta meeting men at the. Ellen born 6th october 1939 married names fridley, then bannon.
John travolta stopped by to talk about his new movie gotti, but. Tragedy struck the travolta family when jett died on january 2, 2009, during a family vacation in the bahamas. Jan 05, 2009 john travolta and kelly preston are not hideaway celebrities. Things took a downward turn after jetts death and the once happy family was gradually falling apart. By the age of 12 travolta himself had already joined an area actors group, and soon began appearing in local musicals and dinnertheater performances. John travolta opens up about family life for the first time. John travolta shocks fans with fresh new look fox news. Sexual battery case involving 21yearold masseur surfaces travoltas people have tried to portray gotti as offering the star his juiciest role in years. Simpson attorney robert shapiro in the 2016 fx miniseries the people v. Before tom cruise, john travolta was the biggest celebrity scientologist, joining during the mid70s when he was on the cusp of fame. John joseph travolta was born in englewood, new jersey, one of six children of helen travolta nee. John joseph travolta was born in englewood, new jersey, one of six children of helen travolta nee helen cecilia burke and salvatoresamuel j. John travolta reveals two hidden details from saturday.
Page 1 of john travolta biography and life story including childhood story, love relationship, career, walk of fame and more. John and his wife of 26 years, kelly preston, welcomed jett in. Just three years later, when they were filming separate movies in vancouver, the pair decided that they couldnt stay away from each other any longer, and they got into a serious. His father, salvatore travolta november 1912 may 1995, 2 was a semiprofessional american football player of italian descent. In may 2010, nearly 16 months after their sons death, the couple announced that they were expecting another child. Jett travolta in an undated photograph, released dec. John travolta simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Her father was a semiprofessional football player before becoming a tire salesman and a partner in a firestone franchise called travolta tires. John travolta and kelly prestons son, ben, has been quite the blessing to his parents and 16yearold sister, ella in 2009, the couples 16yearold son, jett, died unexpectedly after he hit. Sadly their oldest child, jett, passed away back in 2009 after suffering a seizure at only 16.
Tragedy hit the travolta family when their son, jett, died in a family holiday at the freeport bahamas on january 2, 2009. Travolta rose to fame during the 1970s, appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever. Banned by the media 2008 teatro victoria eugenia 2007 tinseltowns bombs and blockbusters 2006 ban the sadist videos. John travolta reveals who helped him cope after sons death. The actor has been setting trends before it was even a thing. Jan 02, 2009 the 16yearold son of actors john travolta and kelly preston died friday morning after suffering a seizure while vacationing with his family in the bahamas, travolta s attorney told cnn. John travolta is quite the big deal in the entertainment industry. He faded from the limelight during the next decade but reemerged as one of hollywoods premiere. John and kelly announced in may 2010, almost 16 months after the death. Ella bleu travolta stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Travolta was born on october 6, 1939 in englewood, new jersey to salvatore sam travolta 191995 and helen cecilia nee burke travolta 19121978. Johns family were on vacation in the bahamas and jett hit his head on his bathtub. The wonderful travolta family john, his parents and.
Apparently, john travolta wrote this story as a gift for his family. The travolta family has gone through horrible tragedy when jett sadly passed away. John travolta list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Sources close to the travolta family say jett received topnotch. Travolta dancing with princess diana at the white house, november 9, 1985 the youngest of six children, 1 he was born and raised in englewood, new jersey. Naturally, it was a huge loss for john and his family. Authorities in the bahamas, where the family owns a vacation home, say jett travolta suffered a seizure on friday morning while in the bathtub and fell, fatally hitting his head. Shes a travolta fan so i had a feeling this book would be to her liking. Richard crenna, patty duke, vic morrow, arlene golonka. A murder witness cant convince the police that the killer lives in the apartment across the courtyard from him, realizes he is the snipers next victim.
Travoltas son was killed by an epileptic seizure and this tragedy sent travolta into a deep depression that most any parent would experience after losing a child. Ellen travolta, the sister of pulp fiction star john travolta, has ended a 30year working relationship with actor scott baio, after playing his onscreen mother in three separate television series. Travolta was first known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter and starring in the box office success saturday night fever and grease. Mar 22, 2018 the jett travolta foundation is a charitable organization recognized as tax exempt under section 501c 3 of the internal revenue code.
On march 27, 1977, travolta held her in his arms as she died. Travoltas turn to scientology, hometown in trying times abc. John travolta shares rare photo of beautiful family in. His neighborhood was filled with irishamericans who all lived just outside of new york city. So its a tragedy for the family of america that they. Back in character seems to be a page turner for anyone interested in the life of john travolta.
John travolta biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. John travolta books list of books by john travolta. A report from a coroner determined the cause of death as a seizure. His father owned a tire repair shop called travolta tires in hillsdale, nj. The 16yearold son of actors john travolta and kelly preston died friday morning after suffering a seizure while vacationing with his family in the bahamas, travoltas attorney told cnn. John and kelly have been through so much pain, but they have never given up and continue to be a devoted family to this day. John joseph travolta is an american actor and singer. The travoltas had been enjoying a family vacation at their home away from home in the old bahama bay hotel in the bahama s. I felt the breath go out of her, travolta recalled.
A coroners report determined the cause of death to be a seizure. In 2010, the travoltas flew into an airport in maine. The associated press is reporting that the 16yearold son of john travolta and kelly preston is dead. Benjamin was born in 2010, and never met his big brother. A satanist cult leader is burnt alive by the local church. Furthermore, his debut show is welcome back, kotta. Diana, who had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy, was suddenly ailing. Since both preston and travolta are part of the scientology church, they were married on a ceremony performed by a scientology minister in paris in 1991. Only one side of each page contains print, and the ink is blue. John travolta age, wife, height, biography, family, net. John travolta credits his son benjamin for keeping his family. John travoltas life has been a closed book for decades, especially when it comes to his personal life.
John travolta, in all his bald glory, shows off dance moves in pitbull music video npr durst fixates on mooses freakish behavior to the same. Find highquality ella bleu travolta stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. John travolta finally breaks his silence history a2z. These days, the travolta family has four members, who are john, kelly, daughter ella bleu and young son, benjamin but jett is never forgotten. John travolta dancing to you should be dancing by the bee gees in saturday night fever 1977 dir. John travolta opens up about family life for the first.
A coroners report determined the cause of death to be a. The sporty gulfstream, or perhaps the roomier boeing 707 for a family outing. John travolta posted an instagram photo with his daughter celebrating the new year, but fans were shocked to see he had no hair. John travolta s greatest tragedy was losing his 16yearold son jett, who died in 2009 after suffering a seizure at his family vacation home in the bahamas. John travolta and kelly preston are not hideaway celebrities. He made his debut in the broadway cast of grease, as well as the hit musical over here. John travoltas greatest tragedy was losing his 16yearold son jett, who died in 2009 after suffering a seizure at his family vacation home in. John travoltas 16yearold son, jett, died yesterday after suffering a seizure and hitting his head on a bathtub while vacationing with his family in the bahamas, police said. John travolta says sons death was worst thing to ever happen. The foundation may use its resources, and make grants, for such charitable, literary and educational purposes as the charitable foundation determines from time to time. John travolta recalls the scary moment a fan snuck into his house and hid in his closet movies august 29, 2019 todrick hall says taylor swift loved john travolta s jade jolie mixup at. John travolta says scientology helped him cope with teen. His acting career declined through the 1980s, but enjoyed a.
Travoltas firstborn died during family christmas vacations at bahamas islands. Over his 40year career, john travolta has been involved in some of the most iconic and groundbreaking movies of. They are open, loving and accessible to people that are close to them. John travolta married, wife, divorce, affair, children. John travolta and kelly preston praise scientology on 10year anniversary of sons death. Ben was born 22 months after the passing of the travolta first child. Born february 18, 1954, in englewood, john travolta was the youngest of six children in a family of entertainers. Aug 18, 2017 john travolta is known for many things. Travolta was born in new jersey on february 18, 1954. Aug 30, 2019 john travolta biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is john travolta john travolta is an american actor, producer, dancer, and singer. Amazingly, the actress was still married when she fell head over heels for travolta. The travolta family is closeknit, with mom preston and daughter ella vying for the top spot as the family beauty. The family was on a holiday in the bahamas when jett succumbed to a seizure. Be the first to ask a question about john travolta.
The secret, bulletriddled life and death of britains. John joseph travolta born february 18, 1954 is an american actor, dancer and singer. As he celebrates his 60th birthday, john travolta reflects on the tragic 2009 death of his eldest son jett and says it was the worst thing thats ever happened in my life, but credits. John joseph travolta born february 18, 1954 is an american actor, singer and dancer. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
Jett travolta was only 16 years old when he passed away on a family vacation at the bahamas. The actor has been nominated for several awards including an academy award, a golden globe and has won several awards including his first primetime emmy award, as the producer in the premiere season of the anthology series dubbed american crime story john travolta was born on february 18, 1954. Mar 08, 2014 john s mum helen travolta, dad salvatore travolta, sister ellen travolta, brother sam travolta, sister margaret travolta, sister annie travolta, brother joey travolta, and the one. For john and kelly, the death of their only sonwho loved airplanes like his. Benjamin travolta son with kelly preston date of birth. He was the baby of his family and is the youngest of five children who also loved acting as much as he did. The travolta family was on a family vacation in the bahamas when jett suffered from a seizure at the family vacation home at the old bahama bay hotel. John travoltas kids are all grown up on the red carpet. Sep 26, 2016 john travolta opened up in an interview with good morning america about how his family has coped since the loss of his son jett, who died in january 2009 at age 16 photos. But many fans dont know the real johnthe man behind all of the fame, leather jackets, and swiveling hip thrusts. John travoltas greatest tragedy was losing his 16yearold son jett, who died in 2009 after suffering a seizure at his family vacation home in the bahamas. Samuel travolta 1879 1950 genealogy geni family tree. According to ocala mayor randy ewers, travolta and preston are active and loved members of the community.
He first became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever and grease. Travolta family responds to tragedy im very impressed with the state of mind of john travolta and his wife, kelly preston, upon the tragic and unexpected death of their 16yearold son, jett. John travolta, his son jett and daughter ella, and his wife, actress kelly preston. John travoltas sister ends 30year onscreen relationship. John travoltas story is finally revealed kiwireport. Jett travoltas sudden death in 2009 prompted a frenzy of questions. The book also alleges that in 1980, while nowchurch leader david.
In january 2009 tragedy struck with the death of his beloved son jett. The following is the filmography of american actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer, dancer, musician and pilot john travolta travolta first became well known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series welcome back, kotter 19751979 and starring in the box office successes saturday night fever and grease. On january 2, 2009, his 16yearold son, jett, passed away after suffering a seizure. John has had some amazing resilience, but this next awful news just added insult to injury. Kathleen bradys profile of john travolta is both thorough and entertaining. His acting career declined through the 1980s, but enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s with his role in pulp. Travoltas career resurged in the 1990s, with his role in pulp fiction, and he has since continued starring in hollywood films, including. Discount prices on books by john travolta, including titles like process of healing.
The travolta was struck by tragedy in 2009 when kelly and johns son, jett sadly passed away on january 2nd. Nov 24, 2010 john travolta and wife kelly preston have welcomed their new born son, and named the child benjamin, reports us magazine. Oct 06, 2014 but as travolta began filming saturday night fever tragedy struck. With his movie prowess, and his incredible smile and charm, john travolta held power to influence a nation with whatever he did. John travolta and his family appeared to be enjoying their time in australia this week in photos and videos shared by the grease actor on his instagram account. Apr 18, 2020 hollywood superstar john travolta suffered a family tragedy when his teenage son jett died during a holiday in the bahamas, and they were haunted by the aftermath for years. His father was of italian descent and his mother was of irish ancestry. John travolta latest news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Apr 05, 2016 john travolta stopped by the ellen degeneres show on tuesday morning, and the american crime story. In an interview in 2014, john travolta addressed the rumor that has been driving him crazy, specifically the one concerning his sexuality. John travolta revealed two hidden details from saturday night fever on kelly and ryan.
The birth comes less than two years after the couple lost their oldest son jett after he suffered a seizure. Her full real name is john joseph travolta john did some best english movies like saturday night fever and grease. John travolta born february 18, 1954 is an american actor, film producer, dancer and singer from englewood, usa. Oct 10, 2017 jett sadly died at age 16 after unexpectedly suffering a seizure during a travolta family vacation to the bahamas in january 2009. Jan 30, 2017 john and his wife of 25 years, kelly preston, 54, also have a sixyearold son together named benjamin. Latest headlines world news you mag event books mail shop. Whether the trial will provide a sense of closure for travolta, 55, preston, 46, and their. A small book that contains a surprising amount of information and never gets boring. Genealogy profile for samuel travolta samuel travolta 1879 1950 genealogy genealogy for samuel travolta 1879 1950 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Family tragedy tragically on january 2, 2009, 16yearold jett travolta, john and kellys youngest son, passed away. John also won an emmy and critics choice award for best limited series as a producer of the show alongside.
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