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John Travolta still grieving for son

(Agencies)
2010-03-09 16:21

John Travolta will grieve for his late son for the rest of his life.

The 56-year-old actor admits the pain of losing his 16-year-old son Jett - who passed away in January 2009 following a seizure while on holiday in the Bahamas - is still raw but he and his family are dealing with it the best they can.

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Speaking at the Governors Ball which took place at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel after the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night (07.03.10), he said: "We are working hard on healing, still. It's going to be a lifelong project. Everybody has been so enormously supportive and I really appreciate it."

Travolta's 'Wild Hogs' co-star Tim also revealed his friend is still coming to terms with his loss.

Allen - who attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party - said: "He is doing really well, I mean, healing as best he can. He is pushing through a very tough situation."

Earlier this year, Travolta admitted he and wife Kelly Preston and their nine-year-old daughter Ella had received a great deal of support from the Church of Scientology in the wake of Jett's untimely passing.

The actor - who is a devout follower of the controversial religion - said: "We work hard every day with our church on healing. And Kelly and I and Ella have all been working very hard and they've been helping us."