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What happened at the Fairmont hotel?
Victoria Jones was discovered lying on the ground of the 14th floor of the Fairmont hotel in San Francisco during the early hours of New Year’s Day. According to reports, a hotel guest initially believed she may have been intoxicated and alerted staff. Once employees arrived, they realized she was unresponsive and immediately called for emergency assistance, as per a report by the Daily Mail.
An insider told the Daily Mail that hotel staff attempted to help before contacting paramedics. The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed they responded to a medical aid call at 2.52am. Despite efforts to revive her, Victoria was pronounced dead at the scene.
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What have authorities said so far?
The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed that an unnamed individual was found deceased at the hotel after emergency crews arrived. A source told the Daily Mail, “A white female around her mid-30s was found unresponsive and the hotel staff was alerted.” The source added, “CPR was done, but she was pronounced deceased by the emergency/ambulance crew that responded to the scene.”
Officials stated there were no visible signs of trauma, no evidence of drug paraphernalia, and no indication that Victoria had taken her own life. At this time, no foul play has been reported. The medical examiner is now tasked with determining the cause of death, as per a report by the Daily Mail.
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Who was Victoria Jones?
Victoria Jones was the daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and his first wife, Kimberlea Cloughley, whom he was married to from 1981 to 1996. She was born on September 3, 1991, and had an older brother, Austin Jones, 43. Victoria occasionally appeared alongside her father at red carpet events over the years.
She also followed in her father’s footsteps by pursuing acting. Victoria appeared in Men in Black II in 2002 alongside her famous father. Her credits also included an episode of One Tree Hill and a role in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, a film directed by Tommy Lee Jones that also featured her stepmother, Dawn Laurel-Jones, as per a report by the Daily Mail.
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What remains unclear about her death?
According to a source, it is still unknown whether Victoria was staying at the Fairmont hotel or how she came to be on the 14th floor. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department has asked anyone with information related to her death to come forward. The cause of her death also remains unclear at this point.
As the investigation continues, authorities have emphasized that there is currently no evidence pointing to criminal activity. Further details are expected following the medical examiner’s findings.
FAQs
Was foul play suspected in Victoria Jones’ death?
No. Authorities reported no signs of trauma, drugs, or self-harm at the scene.
Where was Victoria Jones found?
She was found unresponsive on the 14th floor of the Fairmont hotel in San Francisco on New Year’s Day.