John Travolta holding a private memorial for his teenage son

John Travolta is holding a private memorial for his teenage son
The 54-year-old actor and his wife Kelly Preston have planned a Scientology
service for 16-year-old Jett – who died last week following a seizure at
their Bahamas hotel - at their Florida estate.
The couple are believed to have invited fellow followers of the
controversial religion Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey and Kirstie Alley to the
service.
A family friend said: “Forget that John is a big Hollywood star. He is just
a grieving father who is struggling to cope with the loss of his beloved
son.”
Senior Scientologists from the religion’s Florida centre are expected to
lead the memorial.
John is struggling to cope with Jett’s death, and is planning to take time
out from his hectic work schedule to help him get over the tragedy.
The source explained: “He isn’t ready to face the public, and won’t be for
some time. His grief is raw and it is going to take him and Kelly a long
time to recover from this.”
Jett suffered from Kawasaki disease - a rare condition which causes the
inflammation of the vital organs and blood vessels – and suffered from fits
since he was a toddler.
He had been on medication to control the seizures, but John and Kelly
reportedly took him off it amid fears it was harming his health.
A Scientology service consists of eulogies and music like other mainstream
religions.
Practitioners of the religion do not believe in heaven or hell, but claim
individuals will live again in another body.
A spokesman for the religion explained: “At a service, friends and family
have the opportunity to say goodbye, to acknowledge and thank the person for
what he or she has done in this lifetime, and to wish them well as they move
on to their next lifetime.”