"The Fairmont Hotel rose from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake and fire, thanks to Julia Morgan, has played host to U.S. presidents and gave Tony Bennett the venue to debut what would become his signature love song about leaving his heart in San Francisco. It's long been known as one of the most storied and glamorous places for famous people to stay in San Francisco and for everyone else to at least stop in and get a drink."
"According to multiple reports, Victoria Jones was found collapsed and unresponsive in a 14th floor hallway shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday. It's not known if she was staying in the hotel or visiting someone. A guest alerted hotel staff, who in turn called 911. According to TMZ, San Francisco Fire Department paramedics responded to a report of a medical emergency at the hotel at 2:52 a.m. The emergency was said to be a possible drug overdose, according to audio of the 911 call."
The Fairmont Hotel, rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake by Julia Morgan, hosted presidents and iconic cultural moments and remained a glamorous San Francisco landmark. The hotel is now linked to the New Year's Day death of 34-year-old Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones. Jones was found collapsed and unresponsive in a 14th-floor hallway shortly before 3 a.m.; a guest alerted staff and called 911, and San Francisco Fire Department paramedics responded. Authorities reported a possible drug overdose in 911 audio. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, no foul play is suspected, and the Medical Examiner is investigating. She had appeared in several films with her father and later largely retreated from the spotlight.
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