On April 8, Jackie Siegel, the star of The Queen of Versailles, shared devastating news on Instagram regarding the untimely death of her sister, Jessica Mallery. Tragically, Jessica passed away from a drug overdose just days after the loss of Jackie’s husband, David Siegel, on April 5.
Tragic Details Surrounding Jessica Mallery’s Death
In her heartfelt Instagram tribute, Jackie revealed that Jessica had consumed cocaine that was contaminated with fentanyl. This alarming incident underscores the growing drug epidemic in the United States, prompting Jackie to call for urgent action to combat rising substance abuse issues.
“Jessica died after using cocaine laced with fentanyl. Her death is another stark reminder of the drug epidemic and fentanyl crisis plaguing our country – and the urgent need to address substance abuse in order to save lives,”she wrote.
Following this tragic event, Jackie Siegel reiterated her commitment to the Victoria’s Voice Foundation, a nonprofit organization she founded in 2015 after her own daughter, Victoria, tragically lost her life to an accidental drug overdose. In her message, Jackie encouraged her followers to make donations in Jessica’s honor.
“Our work at Victoria’s Voice remains more critical than ever, and in her memory, we will continue to raise awareness and advocate every single day until this form of grief is a distant memory in this country.”
Remembering David Siegel: A Lasting Legacy
In a poignant announcement made via Instagram on April 7, Jackie Siegel confirmed the passing of her 89-year-old husband, David Siegel, a prominent businessman. Reflecting on their 25 years together, Jackie expressed her gratitude for the time they shared, raising eight children as a family.
“I was lucky enough to share twenty-five wonderful years with David, and together we raised eight incredible children. His life and legacy live on through them all.”
Among their children, Jackie mentioned their late son and daughter, Victoria and Steven. She shared that she finds solace in the thought of her husband being embraced by their daughter upon his arrival in heaven.
“To say we are devastated is an understatement. But I find comfort in knowing that Victoria was there to greet him—the first thing he heard was ‘Dad,’ followed by a big hug. And of course, Steven is there too. That thought brings me so much peace.”
The Story of Jackie Siegel’s Daughter, Victoria
In June 2015, Victoria Siegel, the couple’s 18-year-old daughter, was discovered unresponsive in their Windermere, Florida mansion. She was taken to the hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead.
An autopsy report released in July 2015 revealed that Victoria’s death was caused by a drug overdose, with the autopsy indicating the presence of methadone and sertraline toxicity.
Jackie and David Siegel, known as the owners of Westgate Resorts, gained public attention through the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles and its sequel, Queen of Versailles Reigns Again, which chronicles their family’s endeavor to build a lavish private estate.