ADVERTISEMENT














Travolta Confidant: 'Very Difficult Time' for Family

Travolta Confidant: 'Very Difficult Time' for Family
Copyright 2009 Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

A family friend and member of the Bahamian parliament spoke at a press conference Monday evening in front of the Bahamian funeral home where the remains of John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston's 16-year-old son, Jett, are being held.

Obie Wilchcombe, a confidant of the Travoltas, said, "I haven't spoken to the Travoltas [today], but I have spoken to some of the family and friends who are here with them. "[It's a] very difficult day, obviously, and it's been a difficult time for the Travoltas ever since Friday, and it continues."

When asked about the Travoltas' next move, Wilchcombe said, "I suspect they'll be leaving the island in the next 24 hours."

As for the cremation itself, Wilchcombe says, "The procedure, I think it takes about seven hours, and then there's a cool-down period, so I would think [the remains will be ready] sometime tomorrow morning."

He added, "The Travolta family will make a full statement in another day or so."

Stay tuned to ET for all the latest details.

Posted January 05, 2009 5:28:00 PM
See All: celebs Jett Travolta john travolta kelly preston

E-Mail | Print | | rssRSS | 

Recent Headlines

'Harry Potter' Stars Remember Michael Jackson
July 9, 2009, 11:31 PM (PDT) An hour ago
Police: Jackson Death Could Have Been Homicide or Accidental Overdose
July 9, 2009, 09:24 PM (PDT) 3 hours ago
Michael Jackson's Spiritual Advisor: 'He Wanted His Children to Have Everything'
July 9, 2009, 09:01 PM (PDT) 4 hours ago
Details: Michael Jackson's 'Somber' Open-Casket Viewing
July 9, 2009, 06:00 PM (PDT) 7 hours ago
The Michael Jackson Investigation Continues
July 9, 2009, 05:07 PM (PDT) 7 hours ago
ET Debunks Orlando Bloom Engagement Rumors
July 9, 2009, 03:06 PM (PDT) 10 hours ago
Patricia Arquette Gets Divorce Case Dismissed
July 9, 2009, 03:05 PM (PDT) 10 hours ago
Ryan Reynolds: I Have Every Intention of Adopting
July 9, 2009, 03:00 PM (PDT) 10 hours ago
'Project Runway' Preview!
July 9, 2009, 01:57 PM (PDT) 11 hours ago
'America's Got Talent' Discovery: Barbara Padilla
July 9, 2009, 01:55 PM (PDT) 11 hours ago

Details: Michael Jackson's 'Somber' Open-Casket Viewing
Jul 09, 2009 06:00 PM (PDT)
 
Roseanne to Michael Jackson: I'm Sorry I Didn't Call You
Jul 09, 2009 12:42 PM (PDT)
 
Sneak-a-Peek: Meet The Cast of 'Big Brother' 11!
Jul 09, 2009 01:08 AM (PDT)
 

  • BradBesseyET: Michael Jackson's back-up singer Judith Hill blew us away singing "We Are The World" during his memorial. Now she's on our stage.
  • ETProdSharlette: Working on a story -Spritual Advisor June Gatlin, from Michael Jackson's inner circle. She saw MJ 2 months prior to his death. On ET tonight
  • ETNOW: Michael Jackson Doc: 'I Once Donated Sperm' http://tinyurl.com/mok4vs
  • ETNOW: Michael Jackson doc answers paternity question: "To the best of my knowledge, I'm not the father" http://tinyurl.com/mrs8sg
  • ETNOW: Paris Jackson's tearful farewell: "Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine ... I love him so much." http://tinyurl.com/m3z8xe

Catch Hollywood's brightest stars out on the town!

View Star Sightings Gallery

Do you think your fave celeb's style is super sweet or totally beat?

View Hit or Miss Gallery

See whose glamorous style is turning heads around town!

View Glam Squad Gallery

See First Lady Michelle Obama's fabulous fashions of the first 100 days and more!

View the Michelle Obama Fashion Gallery