Hollywood / San Francisco — January 2, 2026
Tommy Lee Jones, the 79-year-old American actor and filmmaker known for iconic roles ranging from The Fugitive to Men in Black, is once again making headlines amid the sudden death of his daughter, Victoria Jones, at age 34. People.com
Family Tragedy in San Francisco
On New Year’s Day, Victoria Jones was found unresponsive early Thursday morning at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, according to police and fire department reports. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 2:52 a.m., and she was later pronounced dead. Law enforcement sources tell media the cause of death remains unknown and the death is not currently believed to involve foul play.
Victoria, the daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and his ex-wife Kimberlea Cloughley, appeared in several acting projects as a child, including Men in Black II (2002) alongside her father, an episode of One Tree Hill (2003), and the Western The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), which was directed by Jones.
Representatives for Tommy Lee Jones have not yet publicly commented on the incident as authorities continue their investigation.
A Storied Career in Film
Tommy Lee Jones has been a major figure in American cinema for decades. Born on September 15, 1946, in San Saba, Texas, he established his career with gritty and authoritative performances. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard in The Fugitive (1993) and has received additional Oscar nominations for films like JFK (1991), In the Valley of Elah (2007), and Lincoln (2012).
Jones’s long filmography includes fan-favorite roles in Men in Black, No Country for Old Men, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Jason Bourne. In addition to acting, he has directed projects such as The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, which earned him critical acclaim internationally.
Recent and Upcoming Work
While Jones has slowed his onscreen work in recent years, he continues to be associated with prominent projects. He starred in the 2023 crime thriller Finestkind alongside Jenna Ortega and has been linked with other upcoming films like The Razor’s Edge — an action thriller featuring James Franco and Jones.
Legacy and Public Reaction
Jones’s distinctive presence — often gruff, charismatic, and deeply commanding — has made him a beloved figure across generations of movie fans. As news of his daughter’s death spreads, tributes and condolences are emerging online from fans and colleagues alike, highlighting both the actor’s professional contributions and the human side of his current personal loss.
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