Drew Barrymore speaks out after half-sister found dead
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cast member Drew Barrymore poses at the premiere of "Going the Distance" in Hollywood, California August 23, 2010. The movie opens in the U.S. on September 3. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT) - RTR2HHA4
Drew Barrymore’s half-sister, Jessica Barrymore, was found dead in a car in California on Tuesday, and the Golden Globe winning actress expressed her sentiments following the news.
"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 People magazine in a statement.
Jessica Barrymore would have turned 48 today. She and Drew Barrymore share a father, John Drew Barrymore. According to People, Jessica Barrymore attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The magazine reported the cause of her death has yet to be determined. Her body was reportedly discovered when a woman trying to leave for work on Tuesday found her driveway blocked by a car.
"She wasn't moving and was unresponsive, and the officers confirmed she was deceased," Lt. Robert Rounds told People.