John Travolta and Wife Express Gratitude to Neighbours for Support After Son's Death

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have acknowledged the support of their neighbours and friends, thanking them immensely for standing by the family during their most trying time, the death of their son Jett.

The pair bid their 16-year-old Jett a final goodbye on January 5 after the teenager died from a seizure during a family holiday in the Bahamas, reports the Telegraph.

Scientologists Claim That Travolta's Late Son was 'not a Victim of Cult'
John Travolta's son Jett, who died following a seizure, was 'not a victim of cult', scientologists have claimed.

The heartbroken parents, along with their eight-year-old daughter Ella, wrote an open letter in a local Ocala newspaper thanking neighbours for their prayers, urging them to "cherish your loved ones like there was no tomorrow".

The letter read:

"To The People of Ocala

John Travolta's 16yr-old Son 'Jett' Passes Away
Oscar-winning Hollywood star John Travolta's 16-year-old son, Jett, dead.

The enormous amount of love, support and condolence we have received from this community has been most humbling. Comforting words, thoughts and prayers of Ocala's citizens have made an impossibly painful situation, a little less painful.

The actions of Ocala's community leaders, its law enforcement professionals, our neighbors at Jumbolair and its surrounding communities have offered us the dignity to grieve the loss of our son and Ella's brother in peace. For this we will always be grateful.

John Travolta Will Face Questions Over Dead Son's Drug Medication
John Travolta, who recently lost his son Jett following a seizure, will reportedly be quizzed over the 16-year-old's medication.

From the people who drove hours to drop off cards and flowers at our doorstep, to the service providers who made Jett's ceremony so beautiful, thank you. Every person who we have encountered has offered to do anything in their power to help us, but add that they feel powerless to do so. We want all of you to know that you have already helped us. By sharing our grief, you lessen our burden. For all of the people who have kept Jett in their prayers, know that those prayers have given us inspiration and strength.

What we have experienced in Ocala transcends neighborly civility. We have been treated as family. Although we lost a good part of the joy and radiance of our family, your embracing us as a member of your own has helped us to contend with our loss.

In parting, we want all of you to cherish your loved ones and your friends like there was no tomorrow, to live your lives to the fullest by continuing to help one another, and to be true to yourselves.

Love John, Kelly and Ella"

Source-ANI
SAV