John Travolta Recounts Son's Final Moments

Us Magazine - September 23, 2009 8:28 AM PDT
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In an extortion case tied to the death of his 16-year-old son Jett, John Travolta recalled the teen's final moments.

As his wife Kelly Preston looked on inside the Nassau, Bahamas, courtroom, Travolta, 55, said that around 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 2, a nanny had alerted him that his son had fallen ill at their vacation home on Grand Bahama Island.

"I ran downstairs with my wife to help my son," Travolta said, according to the Associated Press.

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He said that when he got to him, one of the Jett's caretakers was already performing chest compressions.

The actor then quickly began administering CPR to his son, who later died from a seizure.

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After Travolta's brief testimony, the court took their lunch break.

Travolta and Preston were quickly escorted out of the courtroom.

He is expected to return to the stand this afternoon

Travolta is the star witness at the trial of two people paramedic Tarino Lightbourne and former Bahamas senator Pleasant Bridgewater who are accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star. (Both have pleaded innocent.)

The trial began Monday.

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  • deb
    We also lost our son, my heart goes out to them, when that light goes on and your told your child is hurt, you do whatever you can to try and save them,,,,i cant explain that moment, its totally unexplainable, and then you go through years of torment of what IFS,,,WHAT IF THIS, WHAT IF THAT,,,,its a nighmare until the good lord finally takes your suffering life away also,,leave this family be...
    report abuseposted September 30, 2009 12:47 PM PDT
  • CMM
    This is a private matter celebrities or not. If any two parents loved and adored their kids it's Kelly and John. Leave them to their privacy which will help them get through this. As for the animals that have caused this to come to trial I hope they get what they deserve. They are disgusting
    report abuseposted September 24, 2009 12:31 PM PDT
  • ANGELICA
    Famous people arehuman also....and thay should be treated with kindness....I think the media...should find other jobs...
    report abuseposted September 24, 2009 7:14 AM PDT
  • Sue
    TO Travola family, I understand your pain. I got two kids of my own. I hope & pray that dont happen to me but our love & our prayers is with u and your family. U are my idol & I will keep praying for U and the family! Don't give up hope because God is on your side!! Yours sincerly!! My Idol
    report abuseposted September 24, 2009 2:45 AM PDT
  • Sue
    TO Travola family, I understand your pain. I got two kids of my own. I hope & pray that dont happen to me but our love & our prayers is with u and your family. U are my idol & I will keep praying for U and the family! Don't give up hope because God is on your side!! Yours sincerly!! My Idol
    report abuseposted September 24, 2009 2:45 AM PDT
  • ChelseaH
    My heart goes out to the family, but I gotta ask...what's up with the horrible grammar on this site? It is really annoying. If you are going to make a blog for the world to read, make it professional. Jeez.
    report abuseposted September 23, 2009 4:26 PM PDT
  • LaSheela
    I truly can't imagine losing my only son so I have to say a prayer for this family. Lord, watchover them and there souls, comfort them and help them to be strong in these time of trouble, guide them out of grieving but into rejoicing letting them know that there son is in your wings flying in happiness and resting in your kingdom of peace. Amen
    report abuseposted September 23, 2009 2:11 PM PDT
  • AlyCam
    Greed is the devil. I'm sorry for his families grief & loss & that they have to deal w/ this as well.
    report abuseposted September 23, 2009 10:47 AM PDT
  • lindsay
    I found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!!
    report abuseposted September 23, 2009 9:55 AM PDT
  • noudidnt
    It's testimony in a public trial, how are people supposed to leave them alone? This is just one of the things that celebrity and especially it'swealth brings with it....there will be no shortage of people who will want some of it, no matter the means of getting it!!
    report abuseposted September 23, 2009 9:26 AM PDT
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