John Travolta 'blackmailed'

Grease star John Travolta is involved an extortion plot over a photograph taken of his dying son.

John Travolta has become involved in an extortion plot over a photograph taken of his dying son Jett sources have told the Daily Mail. John's 16-year-old son died at the Travolta's Bahamas home on 2 January after suffering a seizure. Sources claim the actor was contacted by two men who demanded "millions of dollars" in exchange for not selling the photograph to the media. Local police have confirmed they are investigating the plot, with a spokesman saying: "The investigation is at an early stage. Mr Travolta is co-operating fully." John Travolta's legal team refused to give the Mail details of the plot but said, "Regrettably in a time of such terrible grief there are often a few individuals who attempt to make false claims in hopes of making millions of dollars." Before adding, "We will never let that happen."

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