The daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, Victoria Jones, 34, was discovered deceased at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California on New Year’s Day, as confirmed by the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Emergency services were alerted to a medical crisis at the hotel at 2:52 AM on January 1, and upon their arrival, they found Victoria Jones unresponsive. She was declared dead at the scene. The emergency call was made by a hotel staff member who found her in a hallway.
Local law enforcement arrived at approximately 3:14 AM, following the paramedics. By then, Victoria had been declared deceased. The investigation was handed over to the San Francisco Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The cause of her death is yet to be determined. However, authorities have indicated no suspicion of foul play. Unofficial sources close to the investigation have suggested a possible overdose, though this has not been formally confirmed.
The deceased was officially identified as Victoria Jones by the Medical Examiner, and her immediate family was informed. The Fairmont Hotel extended their condolences to the grieving family through a public statement.
Born Victoria Kafka Jones in 1991, she was the daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley. The pair also have a son, Austin Jones, who is currently 43. Tommy Lee Jones, now 79, has had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood.
Victoria followed her father’s path into acting, making her film debut in “Men in Black II” in 2002, where she acted alongside her father. She also appeared in a 2005 episode of the TV series “One Tree Hill”.
In 2005, she acted in “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,” a film directed by her father. Her stepmother, Dawn Laurel-Jones, was also involved in the project as the film’s stills photographer. Her last acting role was in “The Homesman” in 2014, a film in which her father also starred and directed.
Court documents show that Victoria Jones faced legal difficulties in the months leading up to her death. She was arrested in Napa County and Santa Cruz County, California, in 2025 on charges including drug possession, domestic battery, resisting arrest, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
A settlement conference for all charges was planned for January 2026. The arrests were separate incidents that took place over the course of 2025.
The Fairmont San Francisco, a prominent hotel located in downtown San Francisco, California, has a long history of hosting celebrities, dignitaries, and significant events.
Victoria and her father, who has had a noteworthy career in Hollywood, were occasionally spotted together at public events and red carpet affairs. She maintained ties to the entertainment industry through her family.
The San Francisco Police Department is encouraging anyone with information about Victoria Jones’ death to come forward as they continue their investigation. The Medical Examiner’s Office announced that further examinations will be conducted to ascertain the official cause and manner of death.
The family released a statement on January 2, 2026, expressing gratitude for the kind words, thoughts, and prayers they had received. They also requested privacy during this challenging time. The statement was signed “The Family of Victoria Kafka Jones.”
Victoria leaves behind her father Tommy Lee Jones, her mother Kimberlea Cloughley, her brother Austin Jones, and her stepmother Dawn Laurel-Jones.