Tommy Lee Jones is grieving the loss of his daughter, Victoria Jones, who was found dead in a San Francisco, California, hotel on New Year’s Day, multiple outlets reported on January 2, 2026. She was 34. As details emerge about Victoria’s reported untimely death, many are wondering what the cause was since she had no known health issues.
As the daughter of an Academy Award winner, Victoria appeared in a handful of film roles at a young age. She was in the Tommy Lee-directed movie The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada in addition to Men in Black II. Victoria also appeared in one episode of One Tree Hill in 2003.
In a statement obtained by Page Six, the Jones family wrote, “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”
Below, get updates on what we know so far regarding Victoria’s reported death.
Is Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Victoria Dead?
Victoria was not initially identified as the deceased individual by San Francisco authorities. However, TMZ and NBC Bay Area reported that Victoria was the person who was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco. The local fire department told TMZ that they responded to a medical emergency at the hotel at 2:52 a.m. on January 1.
The San Francisco Fire Department told People that an unnamed adult female was found dead after police met with paramedics at the scene. NBC Bay Area reported that a police source said the deceased was, in fact, Victoria.
How Did Victoria Jones Die? Cause of Death Updates
On January 2, 2026, 911 dispatch audio obtained by People revealed that Victoria may have died from a drug overdose. Per the audio, the call for the situation was classified as a “code 3 for the overdose, color change.”
Daily Mail reported that a guest found Victoria on the ground of the 14th floor of the hotel and assumed she was drunk. Upon alerting hotel employees, they “quickly” realized she was unresponsive and administered CPR while calling paramedics, according to the outlet.
On February 17, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in San Francisco, California, said Victoria’s cause of death was due to “toxic effects of cocaine,” ruling the manner of her death as an “accident.”
Did Victoria Jones Have Any Health Issues Before She Died?
It’s unclear if Victoria was living with any health issues before she died, though 911 dispatch audio revealed that she experienced a drug overdose when she died.
What Happened to Victoria Jones?
NBC Bay Area reported that its police source believes Victoria was found dead in a hallway and that authorities did not suspect foul play. People further reported the 911 dispatch audio revealing that Victoria may have suffered from a drug overdose, with the incident classified as a “code 3 for the overdose, color change.”
How Many Children Does Tommy Lee Jones Have?
Tommy Lee, 79, is the father of two children: his late daughter, Victoria, and his son, Austin Jones, who is 43 years old. Tommy Lee shares his kids with ex-wife Kimberlea Cloughley.
