Two Children, One Tragic Loss

Tommy Lee Jones, the Oscar‑winning actor known for The Fugitive, No Country for Old Men, and Men in Black, was a father to two children with his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley. He and Cloughley had a son, Austin Jones, and a daughter, Victoria Jones.

On January 1, 2026, Victoria was found dead at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco at age 34. Emergency responders were called to the scene in the early morning hours. Officials have not yet publicly confirmed an official cause of death, though a 911 dispatch audio classified the incident as a suspected overdose, and authorities do not suspect foul play at this stage.

Tommy Lee Jones’ family issued a statement after her death, thanking the public for support and asking for privacy.

Who Is Austin Jones?

Austin Leonard Jones, now in his early 40s, is Tommy Lee Jones’ only surviving child. He was born in 1982 to Jones and Kimberlea Cloughley during their marriage, which lasted from 1981 to 1996.

Unlike his sister, Austin has stayed largely out of the Hollywood spotlight. While Victoria briefly appeared in some of her father’s films as a child, Austin has focused more on music than acting. He has pursued musical projects and collaborated on film soundtracks, including work for The Homesman (2014), a movie directed by his father.

Austin’s career reflects a quieter creative path than his father’s acting fame. He continues to live and work outside of mainstream celebrity headlines, and public details about his personal life remain limited.

Family Background and Public Reaction

Tommy Lee Jones married Kimberlea Cloughley in 1981, and the couple raised Austin and Victoria in Texas before divorcing in 1996. Jones later remarried in 2001 but did not have additional children.

Victoria appeared as a child actor in films like Men in Black II and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and made a guest appearance on the TV series One Tree Hill. Her work in the entertainment industry was connected to her father’s projects when she was younger.

After her death, the Jones family’s request for privacy reflects the personal grief they are experiencing.