Victoria Jones, Daughter of Actor Tommy Lee Jones, Found Dead at 34 in San Francisco Hotel
January 2, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO — Victoria Kafka Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead early on New Year’s Day at the historic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, authorities confirmed.
people.com The incident has prompted an investigation by local police and the medical examiner’s office, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible drug overdose, though no official cause of death has been determined.
nypost.comEmergency responders were dispatched to the luxury hotel around 2:52 a.m. on January 1 after a fellow guest discovered Jones unresponsive in a corridor and alerted hotel staff.
theguardian.com Paramedics from the San Francisco Fire Department arrived shortly after, pronouncing her dead at the scene despite attempts at lifesaving measures.
nypost.com Police officers responded to the medical emergency call at approximately 3:14 a.m., confirming the death of an adult female.
people.com Authorities have stated that there are no signs of foul play or suicide, and no drug paraphernalia was found at the scene.
pagesix.comAudio from the 911 dispatch, obtained by media outlets, described the call as a “code 3 for the overdose, color change,” indicating suspicions of a drug-related incident.
nypost.com Jones was found unconscious and on the ground, with responders noting her unresponsive state upon arrival.
nypost.com The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is conducting a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.
people.comVictoria Jones was the younger child of Tommy Lee Jones, 79, and his second wife, photographer Kimberlea Cloughley, to whom he was married from 1981 to 1996.
theguardian.com She is survived by her father, mother, and older brother, Austin Leonard Jones, 43.
people.com Representatives for Tommy Lee Jones, known for his roles in films like The Fugitive, No Country for Old Men, and Men in Black, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
people.com The Fairmont San Francisco and the medical examiner’s office also declined to provide additional details.Born in 1991, Victoria had a brief but notable foray into acting, following in her father’s footsteps.
people.com She appeared alongside him in the 2002 blockbuster Men in Black II and in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), which Jones directed.
theguardian.com She also had a guest role in a 2003 episode of the television series One Tree Hill.
people.com Jones held a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card, spoke fluent Spanish, and was described by her father as a talented performer in her youth.
theguardian.com The father-daughter duo often appeared together on red carpets, including at the 2017 premiere of Just Getting Started and during Jones’ jury duty at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival.
theguardian.comHowever, recent years had been marked by legal troubles for Victoria.
pagesix.com In April 2025, she was arrested in Napa County, California, on charges including obstructing a peace officer, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a narcotic.
pagesix.com She pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.
nypost.com Another arrest followed in May in Santa Cruz County, with details not publicly specified, and in June, she faced charges of domestic battery and domestic violence/elder abuse in Napa County, again pleading not guilty.
pagesix.com Earlier, in 2011, she was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for theft under $500, though the charge was later dismissed.
pagesix.com These incidents, particularly those involving substances, have raised questions in light of the circumstances surrounding her death.
pagesix.comTommy Lee Jones, a Harvard-educated actor with a storied career spanning decades, has won an Oscar and Golden Globe for his performance in The Fugitive (1993) and starred in acclaimed films such as JFK (1991), Lincoln (2012), and In the Valley of Elah (2007).
theguardian.com He has maintained a private life, often retreating to his ranch in Texas, and has been married to his third wife, Dawn Laurel-Jones, since 2001.The death has sparked discussions on social media about San Francisco’s ongoing struggles with drug-related issues and public safety, with some users linking the tragedy to broader urban challenges.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information to contact the San Francisco Police Department. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
