After their fathers death, Paul and Anissa were forced to move back with their mother who lived at 100 Rees Street in Playa Del Rey, but Anissa often spent much of her time at a friends house instead. Said Anissa, Oh, I always know everybodys lines even my own, except when I miss them. Mary Anissa Jones was a child actress in the mid-20th century. Paramedic Unit #2192 and Engine #2113 were on scene at 12:34. She and some other kids stayed in a bedroom taking angel dust and coke. It embodies the trials of child actors, the devastation of typecasting, and the pitfalls of having, and then losing, stardom. Family Members. Her parents divorced as she rose to stardom, and she lived with her father, who then passed away. In 1966, the Independent Star-News of Pasadena, California, described her this way: Daughter of a college physics professor, she is an imaginative, introspective little girl who spends many hours in make-believe play with her collection of dolls. A neighbor who had a child making TV commercials suggested that Mrs. Jones get Anissa started in the same field. She became a ward of the court. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?sub_confirmation=1 Or, watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXAntdjbcSKgHx6EQVOwNKVz1cR2hKVwHollywood has a terrible track record of totally destroying the lives of child stars. To Fox News, Garver added that she believed that Jones had died of an overdose, not a suicide. Her life was not only short-lived but it was also full of tragedy, heartbreak, and controversy.Like this content? Kathy Garver Opens Up About The Tragic Death Of Her Family Affair Co-Stars, A Cougar I Am Not: Why Betty White Will Only Date Older Men, 10 Childhood Cartoon Characters With Disturbingly Tragic Backstories. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Her first exposure to acting was in a breakfast cereal commercial when she was only six years old. She received a little less than $200,000, which she blew almost immediately. . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Muses Geoffrey, She had been dealing with so much: bad parents, crazy shooting schedule and production people who froze the children the way they did so that there was no character growth for them. Her mother and father had fought bitterly over custody of Anissa and her brother, Paul. I dont think theres any curse, she told Fox News. He got diagnosed with lung cancer and emphysema early in 1997, in April that year his daughter committed suicide. Jones fatally overdosed on a combination of drugs including cocaine, angel dust, Seconal, and Quaaludes at the age of 18. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Family Affairstar Anissa Jones was one of the many who lost her life after several years of stardom, beginning when she was just four years old. Mary Anissa Jones / nis / [a] (March 11, 1958 - August 28, 1976) was an American child actress known for her role as Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom Family Affair, which ran from 1966 to 1971. New York Fan. On March 11, Anissa Jones would have celebrated her 61st birthday, that fact led to a trip down memory lane and to "Family Affair" where it all began. When Anissa came out of the bedroom she said she and some friends were going down to Oceanside to visit her friend Helen Hennessey. Read more on Wikipedia. Anissa was declared dead from what the coroner would reportedly call one of the most massive overdoses hed ever seen. Born Mary Anissa Jones on March 11, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana, Anissa Jones found fame at a young age. She bonded with local teenage friends and started to have the freedom that had been denied her the five years she was on the TV show.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Jones was very intelligent and a natural actress, her co-star Garver wrote in The Family Affair Cookbook. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. They said that Dr. Moshos illegally prescribed the drug Seconal to Jones, which contributed to her death. This, along with the fact that Anissas grades at Westchester High in L.A. began to slip, infuriated her mother. If you wanted to end a conversation or prevent one from starting at all, all you had to do was call her Buffy or bring up the show. As much as Anissa tried to disassociate herself from the little girl she played on the show, I still found her the same person. She wasnt taught the exigencies of adult life. She was born on March 11, 1958, in Indiana to John Paul Jones and Mary Paula Jones. While awaiting trial, he died, resulting in the case being closed. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. And do you know why? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. There was a problem getting your location. Failed to delete memorial. As soon as her friends found 18-year-old Anissa, they called the paramedics, but it was too late. [5] Jones's mother, Mary Paula Jones, died in Detroit, Michigan, of natural causes on January 14, 2012. 104 8. Search above to list available cemeteries. Here's What Happened to 'Family Affair' Star Brian Keith, The 1960s: Your Guide to 101 Classic (and Not-So-Classic) TV Shows From Your Youth, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Out for a Swim! We have set your language to He won and Anissa went to live with him, but he died very shortly after Anissa arrived, but she didnt go back to her mother, she moved in with a friend. He was also an old friend of Detectives Wagner and Krunglevich who were the investigating detectives (they arrived around 12:45 p.m.). You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She was four years old when Mary enrolled her in dance classes. But upon her release, Anissa again began hanging out at the beach, drinking and using drugs. She had an older brother. She wanted to make the move to the big screen, but didnt find many people willing to take a chance on her or the image of her that had been created. [6] The coroner's report listed Jones' death as a drug overdose, later ruled accidental;[7] cocaine, PCP, Quaalude, and Seconal were found in her body during an autopsy toxicology examination. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Playa Del Rey, California, where her father worked at Hughes Aircraft while also teaching at USC. "The night Anissa died was wierd. The juveniles claimed they did not know she was dead until sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30. Verify and try again. They were on set with him to make sure he was being treated well. After a night of partying with her friends and then-boyfriend, she suffered an overdose. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Anissa Jones I found on Findagrave.com. Occupants in the same building as Moshos's office had reported the unusual activity of patients waiting in long lines outside of his practice. [5] Others at the party ranged in age from 12 to 22, as police later determined. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The parents divorced shortly after moving to California and Mrs. Jones suddenly had to look for a job. Mary Anissa Jones her middle name meaning Little Friend in Arabic entered the world on March 11, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana. Blogs; Online will; Shop. In clips on YouTube and elsewhere, her performance as Buffy is captured forever like a fossil in amber. In four or five months.. Sep 09, 2021 04:42 P.M. Anissa Jones was trapped in the role of little Buffy from "Family Affair" and when she finally got away from it all, her life was tragically cut short. In four or five months," (via Closer Weekly). Merchandising deals, although not as lucrative as they are today, would eventually come her way as well. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She suffered an overdose that took her life. Brian Keith had the same deal with Don Fedderson that Fred MacMurray had on My Three Sons, he explains, which is the show would not be named after them so they wouldnt have to be the center of every episode. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Weve updated the security on the site. Her life was spiraling out of control and little did she know, it would lead to an untimely demise some two short years later. Do you think you know a lot about TV? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you havent got anything to ground you, thats a very heady experience. [1] Early life [ edit] This section relies largely or entirely on a single source. Wayne Staz, the reporter who initiated the visit, alleged that prescriptions could be obtained with $5.00 and "simply showing identification".[9]. Try again later. Now, she stated, those pressures are permanently, tragically over. Bright and personable, her role as Buffy was to cause her increasing psychological straining She was nearly 14 when Family Affair ended and, at an age where she was growing interested in boys, was still being instructed to play with dolls on camera and on personal appearance tours. Learn more about merges. All the bedroom shots, all of the kitchen shots, all of the living room shots. We first encountered Buffy three years ago in San Antonio, where the clothes bearing that name first came to the attention of the fashion press. He died while awaiting trial and the case was closed. Her parents divorce had led to a bitter custody battle, which resulted in her father winning custody of Jones and her brother. In another painful twist of fate, Anissa's little brother, Paul, also died of a drug overdose on March 15, 1984. Piled on top of her newly found drug and party habits, her grades began to drop, it infuriated her mother. On August 28th, 1976, while attending a party at her friend Helens house, at 2312 Littler Lane in Oceanside, Anissa would take one of her healthy doses of barbiturates, phencyclidine, cocaine and methaquaalone (what a party girl). I had 50 baby frogs and four other pets two kittens and their mother and a parakeet, she explained. New York Fan. He was just 24 years old. She played Buffy, the adorable little girl on Family Affair. It blew my mind because I thought she was too smart to destroy herself with drugs. The coroner who examined Jones reported she died from one of the most severe drug overdoses he had ever seen. The movie gigs didnt come. As the star of a hit TV series, Anissa naturally would quite often receive gifts. On March 11, Anissa Jones would have celebrated her 61st birthday, that fact led to a trip down memory lane and to Family Affair where it all began. Robin Williams, just to name an example). She is best remembered for her role of "Buffy" on the television series "Family Affair." Bettmann/Getty ImagesAnissa Jones, far left, in a scene from Family Affair with Diane Brewster, Kathy Garver, and Johnnie Whitaker in 1967. On September 1, 1976 her ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean. A helping hand is provided by Sebastian Cabots Mr. French. Said Patty at the time, She is always ready to say, Please call me Anissa when people refer to her as Buffy, her name on the show. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. But that didnt really happen. Not only did Jones struggle professionally, but her family life had become a source of stress as well. However, she had a difficult time living on the straight and narrow, and she went back to shoplifting and using drugs. based on information from your browser. It was by 1970 that Anissa was doing a lot of public appearances, which allowed her very little private time. But Anissa Joness life and tragic death tells another story, too. Family members linked to this person will appear here. She is best remembered for her role of Buffy on the television series Family Affair. We are sad to announce that on July 31, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Anissa Jones (Boston, Massachusetts). In 1969, Jones made her only film appearance with a small role in The Trouble with Girls which starred Elvis Presley. Her body would be taken to McCormick Funeral Home in Inglewood and then to the Pacific Crest crematory in Redondo Beach for cremation. The ambient temperature was 75 degrees. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. She didnt seem depressed the week before she died, Kathy Garver, who played Buffys older sister Sissy, said, Its so tragic. She died from combined drug intoxication when she was 18. But if you wanted to talk about poetry, Steinbecks Of Mice and Men (Anissa named her dog Lynny after Lenny) or just about anything else and she was a great listener then you had a chance of making a new friend. In 1966 she was cast as "Elizabeth "Buffy" Patterson-Davis" in the CBS television series "Family Affair," playing the role for 138 episodes until 1971, when she was age 13. When fans called her Buffy she politely insisted on being called Anissa. And as Jones got older, she began to see her role as babyish.. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Many child actors walk away from their shows not knowing any of these and weve seen the carnage of it. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). An hour later her friends would find Anissa dead. She was only 18 years old. She finds playing a mere child of 6 babyish, offered The Republic of Columbus, Indiana, and quickly reveals her true age to anyone willing to listen., By 1970, Anissa was doing public appearances every other weekend, drawing thousands of people, but allowed her very little private time. Her life kind of spiraled out of control. Gravesite Details. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? View all categories; But as the years went on, Jones began to tire of playing the little girl. Sorry! Anissa's first role was in a commercial for breakfast cereal. She doesnt know, she said seriously, if she wants to stay in show business and confident that she hopes to retire when Im 14, which prompted a man in the crowd to say, Over her mothers dead body., Geoffrey emphasizes that the kids were doing the same work as adults with the same responsibilities. After reading about the life and death of Anissa Jones, look through the tragic stories behind some of Hollywoods biggest child stars. When its a real happy day and then I have to do a scene where I have to cry, I have to think of something sad and then I think of it all day. The work was grueling, and for once she just wanted to be a regular 13-year-old girl. [H]er mom had said, Kathy, I wish youd spend some more time with Anissa because I really think that shes in with a bad group of people,' Garver told Fox News. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Why in the world would her mother allow that? And the way they learn to trust and love him. By the time the show ended and she could finally say goodbye to Mrs. Beasley Anissa was at a career crossroads. Points out Geoffrey, Her life kind of spiraled out of control. She was cast in the role of Elizabeth "Buffy" Patterson-Davis Jones on Family Affair in 1965 at the age of 8. Officer Graf arrived at 12:37 p.m., I have been told he has posted in this forum under the name of Old Marine or something close to that and is a member of the other forum. Her friends discovered her unresponsive, and they immediately called paramedics, but sadly, it was too late, and she was declared dead at the scene. Indeed, Anissa Jones didnt have much time left. At the age of 8, Jones started acting in the CBS sitcom as one of three children sent to live with their wealthy bachelor uncle after the death of their parents. 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