The death of Victoria Jones, the 49-year-old daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been officially ruled an accident by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office in San Antonio, Texas. According to the autopsy report released on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Victoria died from the “toxic effects of cocaine,” with the manner of death classified as accidental.
Victoria Jones was found unresponsive in her San Antonio home on January 29, 2026. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Initial reports from local authorities indicated no signs of foul play, and the investigation quickly focused on a possible drug-related cause.
The final autopsy findings, obtained by multiple news outlets including TMZ, People, and the San Antonio Express-News, confirmed cocaine intoxication as the primary cause. No other contributing factors—such as underlying medical conditions or additional substances—were listed as significant in the publicly available summary. The report noted that Victoria had a history of substance use issues, though specific details remain limited due to privacy protections.
Tommy Lee Jones, 78, has not made any public statements regarding his daughter’s death. The actor, known for iconic roles in films such as The Fugitive, Men in Black, and No Country for Old Men, has maintained a low public profile in recent years, residing primarily in Texas and New Mexico. Victoria was one of his three children from his first marriage to Katherine “Kate” Lardner Jones, which ended in divorce in 1996.
Friends and family described Victoria as a private individual who struggled with personal challenges over the years. She had largely stayed out of the spotlight despite her father’s fame. Tributes from those close to her have emphasized her warmth, creativity, and deep love for animals—she was known to rescue and care for stray dogs and cats in her neighborhood.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s ruling of accidental death closes the official investigation. No criminal charges are expected, as the case does not involve foul play or third-party involvement in supplying the substance.
The news has drawn renewed attention to the ongoing opioid and cocaine crisis in the United States, including Texas, where overdose deaths involving stimulants have risen sharply in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cocaine-related overdose deaths nationwide increased by more than 20% between 2020 and 2024, often involving polysubstance use or contaminated street drugs.
Celebrity reactions have been limited but heartfelt. Several former co-stars and industry colleagues of Tommy Lee Jones expressed private condolences through representatives, while fans on social media shared messages of sympathy for the Jones family.
Tommy Lee Jones has been married to Dawn Laurel since 2001. He has two other children: Austin Leonard Jones and a daughter from his second marriage. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and no funeral arrangements or memorial services have been publicly announced.
Victoria Jones’ death is the latest in a series of high-profile losses linked to substance use among family members of prominent figures, underscoring the pervasive and indiscriminate nature of addiction across all socioeconomic levels.
As the Jones family grieves privately, the medical examiner’s report brings formal closure to the circumstances surrounding Victoria’s passing, while highlighting the continued public health challenges posed by cocaine and other illicit drugs in communities nationwide.
