By Dan Bates and Steve Hopkins
Published 22 07 EST 30 July 2014 Updated 14 35 EST 31 July 2014
6
View comments
The brother of Drew Barrymore's half sister who was found dead in a car surrounded by pills and booze on Wednesday insists the 47 year old did not kill herself.
What's more John Barrymore who shared a father with late Jessica Barrymore and with actress Drew revealed to the Daily News that his sister also had meth in the car where she was found dead.
'It looks like it was a drug misadventure. Mixing alcohol and pills. I seriously doubt she took her own life ' John Barrymore 60 told the News.
Scroll down for video
Jessica Barrymore her famous sister Drew and their brother John Barrymore in a picture which was taken in 2004
Jessica Barrymore 47 was found dead in her car after possibly overdosing on booze and alcohol
Scene An apartment complex is seen behind a curb where Drew Barrymore's half sister Jessica Barrymore was found dead in a car according to local media reports
Mr. Barrymore went on to describe in the greatest detail yet exactly what substances his deceased sister may have been abusing at the time of her death.
'There were some empty vodka bottles a couple bags meth and a variety of pills in the car. My guess is that it was the booze and pills like with Heath Ledger ' he said.
Barrymore's comments placed Jessica death into sharper focus while contrasting with previous reports that suggested the 47 year old killed herself mere days from her 48th birthday.
Actress Drew Barrymore reached out to her extended family following the death saying she was 'incredibly sorry' for their loss.
Jessica Barrymore was 'found dead' on the eve of her birthday in her car in National City just north of San Diego on Tuesday about 6am. She had apparently visited her mother earlier in the day.
Ms Barrymore seen in here in pictures from her Facebook page was discovered in her car about 6am but neighbours said her car had been parked there for about six hours prior
Martha Lopez and son Oscar Sandoval standing in front of their driveway in National City California where they found Jessica Barrymore dead in a parked car
Actress Drew Barrymore reached out to her extended family following the death saying she was 'incredibly sorry' for their loss.
Jessica Barrymore was 'found dead' on the eve of her birthday in her car in National City just north of San Diego on Tuesday about 6am. She had apparently visited her mother earlier in the day.
Drew 39 released a statement today 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.'
It has been reported that numerous white pills were scattered on the passenger seat of her car.
Marta Lopez made the discovery when she tried to leave for work but was blocked in her driveway by Ms Barrymore's car 10News reported.
She unsuccessfully tried to wake Ms Barrymore who was to turn 48 tomorrow and asked if she needed help before noticing the pill bottles and calling the police.
Those living near where her body was discovered said her car had been parked there since about midnight.
Ms Barrymore pictured with her cat in a picture taken from her Facebook page
A woman who found Ms Barrymore at first asked if she needed help but after noticing pills scattered across her car she called the police
Ms Barrymore's cause of death is yet to be determined but an autopsy is scheduled.
Ms Barrymore is the daughter of actor John Drew Barrymore who is also the father of the Charlie's Angels actress and his third wife Nina Wayne.
Although Jessica's immediate family are yet to comment on the death condolences have been offered to the family via her brother John Barrymore's Facebook page.
Arlene August wrote that Jessica had visited her mother on Monday the day before she died.
'Sad day for my dear friend Nina Wayne. Her daughter Jessica Barrymore is no longer with us. Nina was visited by Jessica yesterday.
'Today I learned of her passing and relayed the news to John Barrymore via the phone. Prayers for peace and clean grieving go out to family and friends from myself my church members of Congressional UCC Klamath Falls Oregon as well as Debra Lee Harpham.'
Hugh Tiny Hogg wrote 'My condolences on your loss John a tragedy.'
Another wrote 'So sad to lose family RIP Jessica.'
According to Ms Barrymore's Facebook page she attended the San Diego School of Creative Arts and lives in San Marcos.
Ms Barrymore was the half sister of Drew Barrymore seen here with Will Kopelman at the Blended premiere
Ms Barrymore's final post on her Facebook page was a quote she shared from Mystera Magazine
A photograph of Jessica Barrymore as a child which she posted on her Facebook page
In a cryptic last message on her profile page on July 28 Ms Barrymore shared a post from Mystera Magazine that said 'Life doesn't always introduce you to the people you want to meet.
'Sometimes life puts you in touch with the people you need to meet to Help You to Hurt You to Guide You to Leave You to Love You and to gradually Strengthen You into the Person You Were Meant to Become.'
Jessica s posts on Facebook also give an insight into her life as a spiritual person. Five days ago she posted a prayer from a book with the title I forgive and I am forgiven. .
It read 'The moment I forgive I am receptive to divine forgiveness. This is the promise of the wisest sages and a spiritual truth I live every day'.
There are quotes from Nelson Mandela Mother Theresa and Aristotle which show she took a philosophical approach to life.
One of Hollywood's most famous child stars Drew Barrymore had a well documented battle with drugs and alcohol in her teenage years and has often spoken about her strained family life.
In her autobiography Little Girl Lost published when she was 14 Drew wrote I had my first drink at age nine began smoking marijuana at ten and at 12 took up cocaine.
By 13 she was in rehab and following a suicide attempt and a further stint in rehab at 15 she successfully petitioned for emancipation from her parents.
Her father John was an alcoholic and abandoned Drew and her mother when she was a baby and was in and out of jail on drugs charges before he died of cancer.
And her mother Jaid who struggled as an actress took her to nightclubs when she was just eight and to auditions before she was a year old. Drew has described the relationship as 'my greatest battle'.
And the Barrymore's relationship with substance abuse doesn't end there. Drew's grandfather the legendary actor John Barrymore died from alcohol related cirrhosis of the liver aged 60.
For confidential help call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 800 273 8255 or visit http //www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch or visit http //www.samaritans.org/
Share or comment on this article 'I'm going to die' cries boy after attack from tiger Ghostly apparitions in North West's most haunted building Reporter shows repeated video bombs by cyclists Alan has trouble with his giraffe in Hangover teaser trailer Incredible moment isolated tribe makes contact with... Vennu Mallesh sings It's My Life Whatever I Wanna Do MSNBC host Keep it right here on Morning Jew Baby has a giggle fit as dog gives him a tongue bath UN official breaks down while discussing Gaza school bombing Sphynx kitten clings to her English Bulldog best friend Moment woman risks her life crossing motorway to save dog Paranormal pugtivity simply terrifying Giraffe dies after hitting its head on a low bridge as its... Ebola to land on U.S. soil for first time Infected... 'Demoted employee shoots CEO 54 before killing himself... Boy 11 has his hand torn off by a tiger at Brazilian zoo... 'How could I possibly be related to someone who is so fat '... Popular cheerleader 22 who was found in university... Newly married couple find old picture of themselves playing... The moment natives from Amazonian tribe make contact with... Single mom 24 wins lottery and plans to spend $66million... 'She s a gift that was given from God' Husband's heartache... Soccer player 'who killed referee with a single punch' sobs... 'I'm glad he's dead my fantasy came true' Girl then 14 ... Comments (6)Share what you think
Newest Oldest Best rated Worst ratedThe comments below have been moderated in advance.
The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.
Who is this week's top commenter Find out now
No comments:
Post a Comment