Sadly, John Travolta’s eldest son Jett has died in the Bahamas, following a seizure and hitting his head on the bathtub in the Old Bahama Bay Resort. The cause of the seizure isn’t known, though Jett’s had medical problems since he was a toddler. An autopsy is pending.

John’s said of Jett, “He’s my first, and he’s my heart. And he’s a very special boy.”

Photos, video, and an extensive report of Jett’s passing can be found on The Huffington Post.

A Travolta family attorney’s statements about John’s state following his son’s death, and the theories John and wife Kelly Preston have about the real cause of Jett’s death, can be seen here:

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Angelina’s opened up about her family life, her mother’s death last year, and a possible retirement from acting at a London press conference while promoting her movie Changeling. See the video clips here:

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Co-stars John Legend, Sharon Leal, and Samuel L. Jackson paid tribute to deceased comedian Bernie Mac on the red carpet premiere of his final film Soul Men last week. Mac passed away on August 9th, 2008.

Legend & Leal also pass on their sympathy to Jennifer Hudson & family. For the red carpet interviews, watch this video:

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For fans of literature, television, and film, it’s a shocking moment: prolific author Michael Crichton has died unexpectedly. He was apparently fighting a very private battle with cancer. He was just 66.

Michael has had a profound impact on the literary and entertainment world. Besides his incredible number of books (which have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide), he created the television show ER and was the genesis of the Jurassic Park films. (source)

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American Idol singer & Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson faced tremendous personal tragedy yesterday as her mother and brother were shot in their Chicago home. An Amber Alert has been issued for her 7 year old nephew, who was at the scene and is now missing. More about the sad tale in this video:

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