At a Glance
- Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria, 34, was found dead of a suspected drug overdose in a San Francisco hotel on January 1.
- The family issued a statement thanking the public for “kind words, thoughts and prayers” and asked for privacy.
- Authorities do not suspect foul play; an official cause of death is pending.
- Why it matters: The intensely private Oscar winner has retreated further from public life while mourning the second of his two children.
The Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones is grieving the sudden death of his younger child, Victoria Jones, who was discovered unresponsive in a San Francisco hotel room on New Year’s Day. She was 34.
A family statement released January 2 reads: “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”
According to a source who spoke with News Of Losangeles, the Men in Black star, 79, “has continued to keep a low profile” since the tragedy.
“He’s very private and mostly keeps to himself. He only leaves his ranch occasionally for necessary errands. He’s a lifelong Texan at heart,” the source says, noting that Jones spends his time focused on cattle ranching and polo. “He still rides, though less frequently.”
While decades of film work kept Jones in the spotlight, the source adds, “he was never comfortable with the attention. His life now gives him great privacy.”
Authorities have stated they do not suspect foul play in Victoria’s death. An official cause has not yet been determined.
Past Arrests
Court records show Victoria was arrested at least twice in the past year, including one incident involving drug possession.
Family Details
Jones shares Victoria and his 43-year-old son Austin with ex-wife Kimberlea Cloughley. He has been married to Dawn Laurel-Jones since 2001.
In a 2006 New Yorker profile, Jones praised Victoria’s talent, calling her “a good actress.” His most recent starring role came opposite Jamie Foxx in the 2023 film The Burial.
