Drew Barrymore half-sister Jessica Barrymore found dead near San Diego (photo: Jessica Barrymore) Drew Barrymore’s half-sister Jessica Barrymore was found dead in her car early Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in National City, located between San Diego and Chula Vista in Southern California. Jessica Barrymore (née Brahma [Jessica] Blyth Barrymore) would have turned 48 on Thursday, July 31. According to a witness, Jessica Barrymore, who worked at a Petco store, was found reclined in the driver’s seat, with a drink between her legs. White pills were seen scattered on the passenger seat. Despite online rags reporting either that Drew Barrymore’s half-sister committed suicide or died from a drug overdose, the official cause of death hasn’t been announced. As per the Los Angeles Times, an autopsy will be performed in the next few days. In a statement published in the gossip magazine People, Drew Barrymore, 39, said she had "only met her [sister Jessica] briefly." Their father was John Drew Barrymore,...
- 7/31/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Drew Barrymore has spoken out after news broke that her half-sister Jessica Barrymore was found dead near San Diego on Tuesday. In an official statement, the actress said, "Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I'm so incredibly sorry for their loss." Jessica was the 47-year-old daughter of John Barrymore and his third wife, Nina Wayne; according to a local news outlet, she was found inside her car by a neighbor, and the cause of death is still unknown. Source: Getty / Gregg Deguire...
- 7/30/2014
- by Brittney-Stephens
- Popsugar.com
The actress' family member was found dead of a suspected suicide.
Drew Barrymore's half-sister Jessica Barrymore was found dead Tuesday from a suspected suicide.
A Medical Examiner's press release states that 47-year-old Jessica Barrymore was found dead in her car on July 29, 2014 around 6 a.m. in National City, a town just north of San Diego, Calif.
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According to ABC 10 News, her neighbor, Marta Lopez, noticed the vehicle had been parked for about six hours and discovered Jessica when she attempted to leave work but was blocked in her driveway by the car. Lopez told 10 News that she attempted to wake her up but noticed there were pill bottles in the vehicle, and called the police instead.
"Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I'm so incredibly sorry for their loss," Drew Barrymore told Et...
Drew Barrymore's half-sister Jessica Barrymore was found dead Tuesday from a suspected suicide.
A Medical Examiner's press release states that 47-year-old Jessica Barrymore was found dead in her car on July 29, 2014 around 6 a.m. in National City, a town just north of San Diego, Calif.
Related: Cameron Diaz Cuts Interview Short After Drew Barrymore Dig
According to ABC 10 News, her neighbor, Marta Lopez, noticed the vehicle had been parked for about six hours and discovered Jessica when she attempted to leave work but was blocked in her driveway by the car. Lopez told 10 News that she attempted to wake her up but noticed there were pill bottles in the vehicle, and called the police instead.
"Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I'm so incredibly sorry for their loss," Drew Barrymore told Et...
- 7/30/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Jessica Blyth Barrymore, the half-sister of Drew Barrymore, was found dead in her car early Tuesday morning in San Diego. Jessica's body was discovered by one of her neighbors, who told 10News ... she had a soft drink between her legs, and there were dozens of white pills scattered on the passenger seat. Jessica and Drew had the same father -- John Drew Barrymore -- but they were not close. Jessica's mother is actress Nina Wayne ... who was John's 4th wife.
- 7/30/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Drew Barrymore’s half-sister Jessica Blyth Barrymore was found dead in a parked car on Tuesday in California. She was 47.
Drew Barrymore's Sister Dies
Jessica Barrymore was discovered reclined in the driver’s seat of her Toyota Camry by National City, Calif., resident Maria Lopez. Upon spotting a drink between her legs and pills scattered on the passenger seat, Lopez called police, according to ABC affiliate 10 News.
Upon learning of her estranged relative’s passing, Drew Barrymore released a statement. “Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I'm so incredibly sorry for their loss,” the statement read.
Jessica and Drew Barrymore were both daughters of John Drew Barrymore. Jessica was the daughter of John’s fourth wife Nina Wayne, while Drew is the daughter of Jaid Barrymore.
Drew Barrymore's Sister Dies
Jessica Barrymore was discovered reclined in the driver’s seat of her Toyota Camry by National City, Calif., resident Maria Lopez. Upon spotting a drink between her legs and pills scattered on the passenger seat, Lopez called police, according to ABC affiliate 10 News.
Upon learning of her estranged relative’s passing, Drew Barrymore released a statement. “Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I'm so incredibly sorry for their loss,” the statement read.
Jessica and Drew Barrymore were both daughters of John Drew Barrymore. Jessica was the daughter of John’s fourth wife Nina Wayne, while Drew is the daughter of Jaid Barrymore.
- 7/30/2014
- Uinterview
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