Tom Cruise Addresses Scientology's Role in Jett Travolta's Death

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(Jan. 8) - A somber Tom Cruise opened up about Jett Travolta's Death during Thursday's taping of 'The View.' In the segment, which will air on Friday, Cruise struggles to find the right words before explaining that the "horrific" tragedy had little to do with Scientology's practices. "It's not true. It's actually the opposite. They say, 'Get your medication. Get your physical illnesses handled,'" Cruise explains.

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The Jett Travolta Tragedy

Kelly Preston, seen here with her late son Jett and daughter Ella, is set to speak in October about dealing with the loss of her 16-year-old boy.

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Lisa Marie Presley Defends Travoltas, Scientology

After Jett's death, many began to speculate that the Church of Scientology had refused to let the 16 year old take any medications to keep him from having seizures. But many people have spoken out, defending the religion.

His mom, Kelly Preston, 46, have said that Jett became very sick when he was 2 years old and was diagnosed with Kawasaki Syndrome, an illness that leads to inflamed blood vessels in young children. Preston said that a detoxification program based on teachings from the Church of Scientology helped improve his health.

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