Drew Barrymore’s half-sister was found dead in an apparent suicide two days before her 48th birthday.
On Tuesday, July 29, Jessica Barrymore was discovered around 6 a.m inside a car that was blocking the driveway of a Hoover Avenue resident in San Diego, California, according to ABC affiliate KGTV.
Firefighters responded and found her dead, the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed. A cause of death has not been determined.
Drew released a statement to E! News, saying: “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 Barrymore was the daughter of the actor John Barrymore. She was a North County resident and worked at a local Petco store.
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