Denzel Washington on John Travolta: Coping With Son's Death Remains "Tough"

Us Magazine - June 5, 2009 5:39 AM PDT

- celebs:
- Denzel Washington
- John Travolta
- Kelly Preston
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- Kids

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Six months after the death of their 16-year-old son, John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston "are doing as well as one can expect," says Denzel Washington, who last spoke with the actor about three weeks ago. "It's a process."

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"He is trying to work it out," Washington tells Us of Travolta grieving over the death of son Jett. "It's a tough situation."

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Working with Travolta "was great," Washington adds. "He is a wonderful actor and an even better human being. We talked a couple weeks ago for a long time, and he is doing as well as can be expected."

Jett Travolta died unexpectedly after a seizure in the Bahamas while the family was vacationing in January.

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pine nut

we all grieve in our own way & in our own time but looks like john needs a little intervention here like i see a deep depression and he seems to be pulling away from kelly instead of the other way around...he may need medication temporarily time heals all wounds in time..i would be afraid to let him fly alone get some help buddy so many of us out here love u deeply......

report abuseposted August 31, 2009 8:09 PM PDT
Sue

Amen Hollywood.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 4:57 PM PDT
Hollywood

There is a scripture that comes to mind when I think of what Travolta and his wife must be going through: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and those who are crushed in spirit He saves." I found these words to prove true in my own life during a time of brokenness. It saved me from despairing. I pray that they will also find God as a source of strength.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 4:39 PM PDT
Shani

My prayers go out to the family. Healing from the lost of a loved one takes time.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 8:47 AM PDT
awchew

I hope John and Kelly can go on, it's not the same, we need to NEVER ASK just let them be

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 7:50 AM PDT
Ell Tee

All I can say is my heart and prayers go out to the Travolta family, as a mother of 3 and one on the way I would never want to endure the loss of one of my children. I am a firm believer though and my faith has taught me time after time that everything happens for a reason. God knows just what he is doing. I wish you all the vey best and you have my most sincere sentiments.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 7:19 AM PDT
Dara W

John Travolta needs time to heal and the continued support of friends like Denzel Washington. His not wanting to promote films and just be close to home for awhile should be expected after such a great loss.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 6:29 AM PDT
__A_YAHOO_USER__

These two are magnificant actors, and are legends for the next generation to know and see. Denzel is a wonderful person, I met him before, and he is an incredible human and actor. It is good seeing the men getting along as actors and friends. My sympathies goes out to John Travolta and his family for their loss. What a great man he is. I have watched both of these men since I was a child.

report abuseposted June 5, 2009 5:38 AM PDT