As we reported yesterday, a tragic and sad loss for actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston whose 16 year old son Jett died after experiencing a seizure.

The couple and their two children have been vacationing in the Bahamas.  According to most recent updates.  Jett, suffered from Kawasaki disease which can lead to heart problems.  He has a history of seizures ans apparently experienced a seizure, fell and hit his head.  Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

He is the couples oldest child, they also have an eightyear old daughter Ella.

The president and owner of Ginn Resorts, Robert Gidel told sources:  “The Travolta family has become like family to us at Old Bahama Bay and we extend our deepest sympathies to them.”

About Kawasaki disease:

Kawasaki disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and most often affects kids under age 5. The cause is unknown, but if the symptoms are recognized early, kids with Kawasaki disease can fully recover within a few days. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications that can affect the heart.

Kawasaki disease occurs in 19 out of every 100,000 kids in the United States. It is most common among children of Japanese and Korean descent, but can affect all ethnic groups.

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