Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria Kafka Jones was found dead in a hotel in San Francisco, California, on New Year’s Day, aged 34
Actor Tommy Lee Jones and daughter Victoria Jones arrive at the premiere of ‘Just Getting Started’ at ArcLight Hollywood on December 7, 2017 in Hollywood, California(Image: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
The family of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones have thanked well-wishers for their support following the tragic death of his daughter.
Victoria Kafka Jones, 34, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel in California during the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Paramedics attempted to revive the actress, who appeared in Men in Black II, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and One Tree Hill, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jones, who had Victoria with Kimberlea Cloughley, has reportedly been left devastated by the tragedy as he broke his silence on Friday to thank the public for their support during this difficult time.
The short family statement reads: “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.
“Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter was found dead on January 1(Image: Getty Images)
Another hotel guest is believed to have discovered Victoria lying on the floor of the 14th storey of the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco. It’s reported the guest thought she might be intoxicated and notified hotel staff, reports the Mirror.
Staff members are then said to have found Victoria unconscious, and immediately rang emergency services and started CPR. A source has told the Daily Mail that there were no indications of foul play and no drug paraphernalia was found at the scene.
At this time, the cause of death remains uncertain. However, it is not believed that the actress had intended to take her own life.
The San Francisco Fire Department informed reporters that they attended the scene at around 3am on New Year’s Day. The San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco Medical Examiner also responded, according to TMZ.
Actor Actor Tommy Lee Jones (R) with his Wife Dawn Laurel-Jones (L) and his Daughter Victoria Jones (C) attend the premiere of “Just Getting Started” at The ArcLight Hollywood on December 7, 2017 in Hollywood, California(Image: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
A spokesperson for the police force stated: “On 1/1/26 at approximately 3:14 a.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to a hotel located on the 900 block of Mason street regarding a report of a deceased person.
“At the scene, officers met with medics, who declared the adult female deceased. The Medical Examiner arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.”
Jones, who won a Golden Globe Award for his role in The Fugitive in 1994, shared Victoria as well as his son Austin, 42, with his second wife Kimberlea Cloughley. He was married to her from 1981 to 1996.
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