"Please respect our privacy": Tommy Lee Jones and family releases statement after Victoria Jones' death

Tokyo International Film Festival 2017  - Source: Getty
Tokyo International Film Festival 2017 - Source: Getty

Tommy Lee Jones and his family have spoken publicly following the death of his daughter, Victoria Jones. The family shared a short statement asking for privacy as they process their loss. The message was released after news of her passing became public.

In the statement, the family acknowledged the support they have received from the public. They thanked people for their messages and asked for understanding during this time. The statement was brief and did not provide details about the circumstances of Victoria’s death.

Victoria Jones was 34 years old. She was the only daughter of Tommy Lee Jones. News of her death has drawn attention due to her father’s public profile and the investigation that followed her passing.


Tommy Lee Jones' family statement and request for privacy

Tokyo International Film Festival 2017 - Source: Getty
Tokyo International Film Festival 2017 - Source: Getty

Tommy Lee Jones and his family released a statement addressing the public response to Victoria’s death. The message focused on gratitude and privacy.

It read, “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”

This was the only comment that the family made. They did not discuss the cause of death or the investigations that were going on. This was achieved through their message, which clearly shows they wanted privacy.

Famous personalities usually make brief statements when there is a loss in their lives. The family in this case did not expand further. Their demand for privacy implies that they would like space to deal with things without the need for discussion and speculation.

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Details surrounding Victoria Jones’ death

According to TMZ, authorities responded to a medical emergency at the Fairmont San Francisco early Thursday morning. Following a report, the officers of the San Francisco Fire Department were dispatched to the hotel. Upon arrival, they found Victoria Jones and declared her dead at the scene.

Once death was identified, the case was passed over to the San Francisco Police Department. The Medical Examiner was also dragged into the case. A case was initiated to ascertain the official cause of death.

Dispatched audio, which was attached to the incident, showed that there was a possibility of an overdose. It has also been reported that Victoria already had some experience with police officers. These were arrests in the matter of drug possession. The authorities have not yet provided conclusive results of the probe.

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Victoria Jones’ background and family

Victoria Jones was the daughter of a pair of actors, Tommy Lee Jones and Kimberlea Cloughley. Her birth occurred in the process of their marriage. She was also the sister of Austin Jones. Tommy Lee Jones had only one daughter, Victoria.

Her personal life has not been discussed by her family. The majority of the information has been obtained through the records of the populace and official reports. She had not been mentioned in the family statement as regards her past or the investigation.

No announcement of memorial plans or services has yet been made. The family has not shown any signs that they will issue any more updates. They are still interested in privacy and grieving.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal