Travolta son dies

[mechanic]

his son died of a siezure whilst on holiday in the bahamas. Thats pretty harsh for a new year present.  ouch. Always liked his acting.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20090102/ten-uk-travolta-3334b85.html

[Larry]

Sad to hear that. 

[JAGED]

Sad to hear that. 

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I wonder what a Scientology funeral look like...

[Twister2]

I wonder what the cause of death is. It says seizure but that seems strange. I have been a paramedic for a long time and never heard of that as a cause of death. Did he have a brain tumor or some other medical condition?

[Fulmar]

+1

I wonder what a Scientology funeral look like...

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[mechanic]

Twister, i dont know why but my first thought was drink and drugs mixed with too much sun. They said he had a history of them (siezures), so maybe it was bad luck and he was underwater or on a balcony? does seem like they are holding soemthing back, and damn right too, its not our business.

[Skyeho]

News also says he hit his head during the fall.

[texasmom]

I wonder what the cause of death is. It says seizure but that seems strange. I have been a paramedic for a long time and never heard of that as a cause of death. Did he have a brain tumor or some other medical condition?

Yes, he had a medical condition.

[mechanic]

whatever the cause, its pretty tragic.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

He was diagnosed years ago, I think with something called "Kawasaki Syndrome" or something of that nature. It causes swelling and failure of random organs. He was rarely seen in public, and near death more than once. Jumping to the conclusions of drugs or alcohol is at least a little uncalled for and premature. What difference does it make what the funeral is like? A boy is dead, at an early age, and his family has suffered a great and painful loss.

[Hajo]

I don't need to know how.  It's a personal tragedy.

My condolances to the family.

[mechanic]

He was diagnosed years ago, I think with something called "Kawasaki Syndrome" or something of that nature. It causes swelling and failure of random organs. He was rarely seen in public, and near death more than once. Jumping to the conclusions of drugs or alcohol is at least a little uncalled for and premature. What difference does it make what the funeral is like? A boy is dead, at an early age, and his family has suffered a great and painful loss.

Well said, it was just my Honest first thought. Being ignorant of the history and now knowing more I do feel a little wrong for suggesting it.

[Fugita]

+1

I wonder what a Scientology funeral look like...

Here's some semi-interesting read on the matter.

http://www.cesnur.org/2005/pa_dericquebourg.htm



You were always my favorite SweatHog Vinnie I'm sorry for your loss 



"Up your nose with a rubber hose"

[Skyeho]

Children with Kawasaki disease also have a high incidense of heart and coronary abnormalities.  It manly affects the Asian culture and African Americans.  Tragic  no matter how you look at it.  I lost a son 12 years ago and I feel for them. God Bless them.

[mensa180]

Ouch .  My brother met Travolta a couple times at cast parties when he worked on movies and said that he was one of the more "down to earth" actors he had met, and treated people well.