John Travolta Will Not Appear At Golden Globes
After the tragic passing of his 16-year-old son Jett who died earlier this month, John Travolta will not be attending the Golden Globes on Sunday.
According to E News, his film “Bolt” is nominated for two Golden Globes including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for his duet with “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus, “I Thought I Lost You.”
However, it was assumed that the Travoltas would be attending the event, following their son’s death from a seizure in the family’s vacation home in the Bahamas on January 2. The family held a memorial service for their son near their home in Florida.
“We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences,” the statement read. “Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. 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.”
Jett Travolta was rumored to suffer from autism and was diagnosed as a child with Kawasaki disease, which causes inflammation of the lymph nodes and can cause heart damage and inflamed blood vessels in young children. Preston previously told People magazine that Jett became very ill when he was 2 years old and was diagnosed with the disease, which she blamed on household cleaners and fertilizers. She said that a detoxification program based on teachings from the Church of Scientology — of which Travolta and Preston are among the most visible members — helped improve Jett’s health.