A woman who was found dead in San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel on New Year’s Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Around 3:15 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the hotel on Mason Street on reports of a person who was deceased. At the scene, officers met with medics who declared an adult woman dead at the scene.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to CBS News Bay Area Friday that the woman has been identified as 34-year-old Victoria Jones and that her legal next of kin have been notified.
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In a statement to CBS News, the family of Jones said: “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.”
“Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you,” the statement read.
Authorities did not release additional information about her death.
Victoria was the daughter of Jones and his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley. She had made several appearances in films as a child, including a role in “Men in Black II”, which also starred her father.
