Tragic news has emerged from San Francisco as Victoria Jones, 34, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead early on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026.

According to reports, the San Francisco Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel just before 3 a.m. local time. Authorities confirmed that an adult female was pronounced dead at the scene. While the cause of death remains unknown, officials have indicated that foul play is not suspected.

TMZ first reported the death, citing law enforcement sources, and NBC Bay Area later confirmed that the woman is believed to be Victoria Jones. The San Francisco Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are conducting standard procedures, but no additional details have been released. Representatives for Tommy Lee Jones and the Fairmont Hotel did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Victoria Jones: Life and Career

Victoria, the daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and his ex-wife Kimberlea Cloughley, was 34 years old at the time of her passing. She also had a brother, Austin Jones, 43.

Victoria appeared in several acting projects, including roles in her father’s films:

• Men in Black II (2002)

• The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), which also featured her stepmother, Dawn Laurel-Jones, as stills photographer.

She also made a television appearance in the teen drama series One Tree Hill (2003), showcasing her talent early on. Despite these select roles, Victoria largely stayed out of the public eye in her adult life.

Tommy Lee Jones: A Legendary Career

Tommy Lee Jones, now 79, is a celebrated actor and filmmaker, having won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1993’s The Fugitive. His career spans decades, with iconic roles in JFK, No Country for Old Men, Lincoln, and the Men in Black series. Victoria’s brief acting career gave her the chance to work closely with her father, but her life remained largely private outside of Hollywood.

Community and Family in Mourning

The sudden passing of Victoria Jones has left both the Jones family and fans in shock. Tributes and condolences are expected as more details emerge about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Victoria’s life, though short, intersected with Hollywood history through her father’s legendary career, leaving a lasting memory in the hearts of family, friends, and fans alike.