The heartbroken parents of a British aristocrat who plunged to her death from a Los Angeles hotel have paid tribute to their “courageous” daughter.
Isabelle Thomas, the wife of an Oscar-nominated Hollywood producer, is believed to have taken her own life on Monday night. Her mum Penelope Lawrence and dad Sir Henry Lawrence, the 7th Baronet of Lucknow, said in a moving statement that the mother-of-two was “the light of our lives."
They continued: "We remember her as a soul mate, beautiful daughter, sister, devoted mother and wife.” Divorcee Mrs Lawrence, first wife of Sir Henry, from Bath in Somerset told how she was flying to America following the tragedy which had “overwhelmed” the family, saying: “It is the worst possible nightmare.”
Paying tribute she said: "Isabelle was the light of our lives. She was courageous and took all life's opportunities without fear, showering love and kindness on her friends, family, and children along the way. Endlessly inventive and creative, she took her Biological Sciences degree from Oxford and applied it towards communicating positivity in the world.
"Her projects were as diverse as her passions, reflecting a curiosity about people and our culture that inspired everyone lucky enough to spend time with her. We remember her as a soul mate, beautiful daughter, sister, devoted mother and wife.”
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Police ruled her death was likely a suicide. Ms Thomas reportedly jumped from a balcony on an upper floor of the hotel. She did not leave a note. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office cited multiple traumatic injuries, which it said were consistent with a serious fall.
Isabelle Thomas and Bradley Thomas attend The 2024 BAFTA Tea Party (Getty Images)Mrs Lawrence added: "Our family has been overwhelmed by her sudden death this week and we are infinitely grateful to her many friends for their outpouring of love. We ask for privacy to grieve and that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Choose Love, a refugee support charity that Isabelle supported passionately."
Isabelle, wife of Killers of the Flower Moon producer Bradley Thomas, was a former tech adviser to ex-Prime Minister David Cameron. Jameela Jamil, a British actress and friend of the couple, shared a tribute to Ms Thomas on Instagram. “I lost a friend very suddenly this week,” she said. “Don’t wait ’til later. Don’t presume you can just grow old together. Don’t presume the world is fair or makes sense. Don’t take anyone or anything you love for granted for a minute. My heart is completely and utterly broken and I don’t think I will ever recover.”
Isabelle and Bradley married in 2018 and they had twin daughters Poppy and Grace. The two were last pictured together on January 13 at the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills. During her childhood, Isabelle attended the private King Edward's School and Prior Park College in Bath. She graduated from Oxford University with a Neuroscience degree.
For emotional support in the UK you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website. Or in the US if you are in crisis or feel suicidal and need someone to talk to, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
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