This year has brought sadness with the loss of several notable celebrities, including Victoria Jones, Brett Hannah-Shuford, and Sean Swayze, the brother of actor Patrick Swayze.
Page Six pays tribute to these beloved figures who have passed away.
Sean Swayze
Sean Swayze, the younger brother of Patrick Swayze, died on December 15th due to acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding and severe metabolic acidosis, as reported by TMZ on January 7th.
At 63, his health issues stemmed from liver cirrhosis linked to alcoholism.
Sean and his brother Patrick, who died in September 2009 at the age of 57, are survived by their siblings Don, Vicky, and Bambi.
Jane Trukka
Jane Trukka, known for her role in Scary Movie, has sadly passed at the age of 62.
She died on December 12th in San Diego, California. According to reports on January 5th, her body showed signs of trauma, but the exact cause of death remains unclear, as stated by a spokesperson from the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office.
Brett Hannah Shuford
Brett Hannah Shuford passed away at the age of 46 after battling a rare form of cancer. His death was announced on January 3rd.
In an emotional Instagram post, his husband Stephen wrote, “It is with great sadness that I share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband, and dad in the universe.” He expressed how broken their hearts are and emphasized the importance of making Brett proud.
The couple had a son named Maverick.
Victoria Jones
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead on New Year’s Day.
Discovered unresponsive at the Fairmont in San Francisco around 3 a.m., she was pronounced dead at the scene, as confirmed by Page Six.
The 34-year-old had a history of issues with law enforcement, including past arrests related to drug use and domestic violence.
