There are no volunteers for this cemetery. But Anissa Joness life and tragic death tells another story, too. At the age of six, Anissa snagged her first role advertising cereal in a television commercial, and two years later she landed the role of Buffy in Family Affair. Buffy had a doll named Mrs. Beasley that went wherever she did; it became so popular that it became Americas best selling doll during the comedys run. Six days after Jones's death, Dr. Don Carlos Moshos was arrested at his office in Torrance and charged with illegally prescribing Seconal to Jones,[10] among other drugs-for-profit charges from a concurrent undercover criminal investigation. Hoping to make ends meet and to bide away time until her eighteenth birthday when she would receive royalties fromFamily Affair, Anissa took a job at Winchells Donut Shop at 8139 Manchester Avenue in Playa Del Rey. Wayne Staz, the reporter who initiated the visit, alleged that prescriptions could be obtained with $5.00 and "simply showing identification".[9]. She is always ready to say, Please call me Anissa when people refer to her as Buffy, her name on the show. She felt her role as Buffy became stagnant, as producers insisted on her continuing to play with Mrs. Beasley even though she got older. But in June of 1969, Anissas hard work would pay off. One role she auditioned for was Linda Blairs in 1973s The Exorcist, but director William Friedkin believed that the audience wouldnt see character Regan MacNeil possessed, but rather Buffy. Her maternal grandparents were Lebanese and Jones' middle name means "Little Friend" in Arabic. Anissa Jones was born June 23, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. [1] Early life [ edit] This section relies largely or entirely on a single source. You have stars like Corey Haim, Drew Barrymore, Amanda Bynes, Macaulay Culkin so many kids went through their own private hell after being tossed aside by the same industry that made them who they were.Many of these young stars not only had their innocence robbed from them but they also were robbed of appropriate compensation for their hard work and sacrifices.Anissa fell into the same trap that claimed the lives of so many other child actors. 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.. Anissa Jones was born June 23, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. She received a little less than $200,000, which she blew almost immediately, Mark recalled. Instead of focusing on acting, she refocused on education and enrolled at Westchester High School in Los Angeles. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. View upcoming funeral services, obituaries, and funeral flowers for Jones Funeral Home in Georgetown, ON, US. Thats the trouble with the ocean. "The night Anissa died was wierd. The Death of Anissa Jones Discussion Forum > The Cremation Of Anissa . She and some other kids stayed in a bedroom taking angel dust and coke" (via Reel Reviews). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. While its not quite as common today as it once was, Hollywoods history is littered with the bodies of child stars who were ripped off, disposed of or utterly ignored, driving many of them to alcoholism and/or drug abuse with resulting psychological scars or, in the worst cases, their deaths. Buffys life was on a one-way track to hell and Uncle Bill, Jody, Sissy and Mr. French were not there to pull her out. Paramedic Unit #2192 and Engine #2113 were on scene at 12:34. Plant trees. I think cremation is wrong in a prosperous society where one can afford a burial. Once she left the show, Anissas relationship with her divorced mother would continue to deteriorate. Actress. Although Earl was nothing more than a janitor, Anissa saw him as a kind friend. It doesnt say how deep it is., And then there was her side business of selling perfume, the idea being that she takes loads of flowers, add a little bit of water and then smash, smash, smash. The perfume is bottled and she sells the bottles for 10 cents each, going house to house. One can see from some of her later performances that she was not as happy as in the first years the show was filmed, Garver wrote. On August 28, 1976, Jones went to her friend's house in Oceanside, California with her boyfriend Allan Kovan and a few of her friends to have a party. The Heartbreaking Story Of Family Affair Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death. Her father, who was an engineer, got a job at the University of Southern California and at the Hughes Aircraft Company, so the family relocated to The Golden State. In four or five months.. A staff writer for All That's Interesting, Kaleena Fraga has also had her work featured in The Washington Post and Gastro Obscura, and she published a book on the Seattle food scene for the Eat Like A Local series. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She died from combined drug intoxication when she was 18. Anissa Jones charmed audiences as Buffy during the shows five seasons. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. After reading about the life and death of Anissa Jones, look through the tragic stories behind some of Hollywoods biggest child stars. From this television exposure, she became very popular with her image on lunch boxes, in coloring books, and her television doll "Mrs. Beasley," was successfully sold by Mattel Toys. I cant make real tears, you know, but I can make a crying sound., Also commented on was her growing frustration over the fact that she was playing younger than she really was, a 9-year-old pretending that shes 6. You know, there was a whole episode of Hollywood Palace [in 1967] built around Anissa and Jimmy Durante. Described Edmund to The Valley Times in 1966, Its three Midwestern kids in wonderland. GREAT NEWS! Of course, they all miss their lines, too, once in a while., Unfortunately, there were already issues developing, partially from the divorce and partially from the impact of the show. And their roads to stardom never start off that way. He was 24. Her father and mother divorced, her mother was a pushy stage mother who, after Anissas father died, pushed her to be the family breadwinner.. Bad parenting. . This is thought to be the last photo of Anissa Jones, who died in August 1976. Mary Anissa Jones her middle name meaning "Little Friend" in Arabic entered the world on March 11, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana. Anissa Jones was just eighteen years old. 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. This, along with the fact that Anissas grades at Westchester High in L.A. began to slip, infuriated her mother. She auditioned for the role of Regan MacNeil in "The Exorcist," but Linda Blair won the part. So it seems like she had no port in the storm and the storm finally overtook her literally at the beach., On August 13, 1976, syndicated columnist Marilyn Beck wrote a moving column about Anissa, noting that she had first spoken to the actress when she was 8, and told at the time that Anissa wanted to eventually be a mommy with six kids and work as a veterinarian taking care of puppies and kitten. When the comedy got canceled after five seasons in 1971, Anissa was relieved. New York Fan. She had a brief cameo role in 1968 on television's Rowan and Martin "Laugh-In." Captain Imbilli followed by Paramedic Flanagan (not Officer Flanagan) found her face up and covered by a blanket and a sheet in the bed wearing only boxer shorts. Following a private service, Anissa was cremated and her ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. On March 15, 1984, Jones' brother Paul also died of a drug overdose. Their time by contract belonged to the production company and the network. In 1965, when she was 6, Jones' first TV appearance was in a commercial. Some time spent in juvenile detention only delayed things to come. But away from the series, the studio and her career, Anissa could pass for a typical 9-year-old; somewhat precocious, but very natural and unaffected by her show business activities., In that interview, Anissa talked about her love of art and the fact that she used to have 54 pets, which caused her mother to raise an eyebrow in response. While Anissa was still a very young girl, her family would move to Playa del Rey, California with hopes that their precious little gem could hit it big in showbiz. Life is hard. Bettmann/Getty ImagesJohnnie Whitaker as Jody and Anissa Jones as Buffy on Family Affair in 1966. On August 28, 1976, Anissa Jones went to a party in Oceanside, California with her boyfriend, Allan Kovan. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She died from combined drug intoxication when she was 18. I am told that Deputy Coroner Thomas placed the time of death somewhere around 4:30 to 6:30 a.m. in his notes. Unable to get past the death of his daughter and deal with everything else on top of it all, he decided to end it all on June 24, 1997, when he shot himself in the head. Failed to report flower. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The coroner said it was one of the most massive overdoses hed ever recorded, Garver wrote. [2], At the time of her birth, Jones' father, John Paul Jones, was an engineering graduate and faculty board member at Purdue University, where her mother, Mary Paula Jones (ne Tweel), was a zoology student. Sebastian Cabot died of a stroke in 1977, and Brian Keith died by suicide in 1997. Her mother and father had fought bitterly over custody of Anissa and her brother, Paul. Mary Anissa Jones (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. In Anissas case, this wasnt true. But after the 1971 season the show began to slump in the ratings and was immediately cancelled. She was also given a chance to audition for the character Iris Steensma in "Taxi Driver," but she never went, and the role went to Jodie Foster. If you havent got anything to ground you, thats a very heady experience. 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. Any child will tell you being treated like a little baby when youre hitting puberty is embarrassing and confusing and frustrating. Anissas life sadly came to an end on August 28, 1976, at age 18. A friend, fellow student and partymate Steve Hanford recalled the following about Anissa's death. She acted alongside Johnny Whitaker as her twin brother Jody, Kathy Garver as her older sister Cissy, Brian Keith as her Uncle Bill, and Sebastian Cabot as Uncle Bills butler. Reported The San Francisco Examiner, Acting proved to be the big break for the Jones family. Life is wonderful, but life is difficult. Anissa's father, John Paul Jones, died on March 7, 1974, at age 44. There is a problem with your email/password. Blogs; Online will; Shop. 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. So she was unhappy at home, embarrassed, confused and frustrated at work, feeling undervalued, feeling overworked, and put in competition with Johnnie for screen time and attention, which was the doing of the adults. A friend, fellow student and partymate Steve Hanford recalled the following about Anissa's death. At eight years old, Anissa was cast as Buffy on Family Affair, which aired from 1966 until 1971. Failed to remove flower. RELATED: Kathy Garver Opens Up About The Tragic Death Of Her Family Affair Co-Stars. I forget to feed him. Uh okaaaay. Try again later. Try our quiz and enter to win $500!Click below to check the trivia questionRemember Anissa Jones? She eventually stopped going to school in 1975, per Groovy History. Points out Geoffrey, Her life kind of spiraled out of control. The Heartbreaking Death of Anissa Jones, Buffy from Family Affair Facts Verse 9.04M subscribers Join Subscribe 1.8K Share Save 46K views 1 year ago Do you think you know a lot about TV? Actually, she did know, Anissa bought a place for her and her brother to stay and spoiled him with a stacked out Camero. 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. By age 8, she earned the role of Buffy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Geoffrey Mark, who worked on documentaries, said, "She received a little less than $200,000, which she blew almost immediately. Rhoton Funeral Home Obituary Anissa Jones was born June 23, 1969, in Dallas, Texas. The source of the flowers? Helen Slagle Smith Ward To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Jones' personal life wasn't the best either. She also expressed her preference for a pool over the ocean, mostly because youre unaware of what size wave youre going to get hit with. An hour later her friends would find Anissa dead. Her father, John Paul Jones, was, at the time of her birth, an engineering graduate and faculty board member at Purdue University. And anyone who knows anything about drugs, would have been watching her behavior and would have known. She and some other kids stayed in a bedroom taking angel dust and coke. To the point where she and her brother, Paul moved in with their father. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. So the whole season would have to be written beforehand; they didnt do them one at a time. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. ANISSA JONES El Cine, La Tele y Mickyandonie 1.3K views 1 year ago Up Close And Personal With Paul Hamner Ray Castro 106K views 4 years ago Too Young to Die - Natalie Wood FilmRise Documentaries. Anissa's first role was in a commercial for breakfast cereal. In 1969, Jones made her only film appearance with a small role in The Trouble with Girls which starred Elvis Presley. And she bought drugs, lots of drugs. I guess it ran in the family. It was by 1970 that Anissa was doing a lot of public appearances, which allowed her very little private time. West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA. She and some other kids stayed in a bedroom taking angel dust and coke. This is a carousel with slides. Her boyfriend at the time, Allan Kovan did little to curb her enthusiasm and generosity with the drugs and presents and parties. I do think she likes to be recognized in public it has some meaning., In October 1967, the same paper ran another piece on her in which Anissa explained how she makes herself cry: I hate it. Mary Anissa Jones was a child actress in the mid-20th century. Her life came to a tragic end at the age of 18 when she died of a drug overdose at a friends house in 1976. Anissa would play Buffy for the shows entire run. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. In four or five months.. It embodies the trials of child actors, the devastation of typecasting, and the pitfalls of having, and then losing, stardom. Said the Sacramento Bee in 1973, The shows cancelation after a six-year run represented a chance for its then 14-year-old leading lady to finally be herself free from the psychological burden of submerging her personality inside a screen character who never grew older.. Jones, Anissa: (March 11, 1958 - August 28, 1976) Anissa Jones starred as Buffy in the 1960 -1970's CBS sitcom Family Affair. It wouldnt be strange for you to think of Sarah Michelle Gellar and the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, about a teenager battling a wide assortment of the undead. The weather was warm and dry. Please reset your password. By the time the show ended and she could finally say goodbye to Mrs. Beasley Anissa was at a career crossroads. Mary Anissa Jones was a child actress in the mid-20th century. But the poor bird is starving. Accompanied by a covey of press agents, shes been making public appearances all over the country, selling the show and the fashions, which actually need little promotion. This goes from Shirley Temple and Judy Garland and Jackie Coogan all the way through to todays young people. While her death was ruled as accidental, its no secret that she was struggling internally. This account has been disabled. She wasn't being very social. Try again later. Her friends discovered her unresponsive, and they immediately called paramedics, but sadly, it was too late, and she was declared dead at the scene. All rights reserved. Viewers especially liked the doll she carried, Mrs. Beasley, which soon became a real-life toy that fans could buy. The police report also indicated a small vial of blue liquid next to Jones at the scene, which was never identified. [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. Bad parenting. Anissa Jones was just eighteen years old. Jones enrolled in dance classes at 4 years old, and two years later, she starred in her first commercial, per Reel Reviews. However, a significant amount of her free time was spent promoting the show. Merchandising deals, although not as lucrative as they are today, would eventually come her way as well. Shortly before noon on August 28, 1976, after partying in the beach town of Oceanside, California, with her new boyfriend, Allan "Butch" Koven,[6] and others the night before, Jones, 18, was found dead in an upstairs bedroom of a house belonging to the father of a 14-year-old friend named Helen Hennessy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo flower button confusing and.! 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