Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, 34-year-old Victoria Jones, is believed to have been found dead in a San Francisco hotel room on New Year’s Day, multiple outlets reported.
Her alleged death was first reported by TMZ, which obtained dispatch audio classifying it as a possible overdose. Sources familiar with the investigation confirmed to The San Francisco Chronicle and NBC Bay Area that the body, found at the city’s ritzy Fairmont Hotel, is believed to be that of Victoria Jones.
The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed that it had declared one person deceased after first responders received a medical emergency call to the Fairmont at 2:52 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The city’s police department, which has taken over the case, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Actor Tommy Lee Jones and his daughter Victoria Jones attend the premiere of “Just Getting Started” in Hollywood on Dec. 7, 2017.
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In a statement, a spokesperson for the Fairmont said the hotel staff was “deeply saddened” by the incident.
“Our heartfelt condolences are with the family and loved ones during this very difficult time,” the spokesperson said. “The hotel team is actively cooperating and supporting police authorities within the framework of the ongoing investigation.”
Tommy Lee Jones, famous for his roles in roughly 80 films, and his family have not yet commented publicly on the reports about his daughter.
Victoria Jones, who has appeared in a handful of films as well, was arrested at least twice in the past year, People found. One of those arrests resulted in charges for possessing and being under the influence of a controlled substance without a valid prescription. She pleaded not guilty.