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New York Post
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel opens up about billionaire husband, sister dying within days of each other
Jackie Siegel has opened up about the tragedy of losing her billionaire husband and little sister within just days of each other. The 'Queen of Versailles' star lost her husband, timeshare magnate David Siegel, on April 5. Then, on April 8, she announced that her younger sister, Jessica Mallery, died from a drug overdose. 'It comforts me to know that she was there to greet him,' Jackie, 59, told Us Weekly. 'Now I know I have extra guardian angels and guidance.' Advertisement 6 Jackie Siegel opened up about losing her billionaire husband and little sister within just days of each other. Getty Images 6 David Siegel passed away on April 5 at the age of 89. queenofversailles/Instagram Jackie, who was the subject of the 2012 documentary 'The Queen of Versailles' and its sequel series, 'Queen of Versailles Reigns Again,' told the outlet that she can sometimes 'feel' her late husband and sister following their heartbreaking deaths. She called it 'that special touch.' Advertisement 'Sometimes I feel them, because when you get gut feelings, like, 'Should I do this?' or, 'Should I turn left or should I turn right?' It's like, 'I think I'll turn right' and then you get goosebumps,' the socialite added. 'So I have that special touch right now.' David was the founder and executive chairman of the timeshare resort company Westgate Resorts and lived in one of the most expensive homes in the US. He passed away earlier this month at 89. 6 Jackie Siegel and David Siegel, co-founders of Victoria's Voice Foundation, at the National Naloxone Awareness Day launch event in New York City in June 2023. Getty Images for Victoria's Voice Foundation 6 Jackie Siegel announced that her little sister, Jessica Mallery, passed away from an accidental drug overdose on April 8. Instagram/@victoriasvoicefoundation Advertisement 'I wanted to personally reach out and let you know that my husband, David Alan Siegel, passed away this morning,' Jackie, who married David in 2000, said in a touching Instagram post on April 5. 'I was lucky enough to share twenty-five wonderful years with David, and together we raised eight incredible children,' she added. 'His life and legacy live on through them all.' Three days later, the actress announced that her sister, Jessica Mallery, died following an accidental drug overdose caused by fentanyl-laced cocaine. She was 43. 6 'I was lucky enough to share twenty-five wonderful years with David, and together we raised eight incredible children,' Jackie Siegel said in a tribute to her late husband. X/@JackieSiegelusa Advertisement 'As I mourn the profound loss of my beloved husband David Siegel, who passed away on April 5 at the age of 89, my world was shattered again yesterday by the unexpected loss of my beautiful sister, Jessica Mallery, 43,' Jackie shared in a statement via her Victoria's Voice Foundation, the nonprofit founded in honor of her late daughter, Victoria, who died of a drug overdose at the age of 18 in 2015. 'To a scourge we as a family sadly know too well – accidental drug overdose,' her statement continued. 'Jessica died after using cocaine laced with fentanyl.' Jackie revealed that her late sister is 'still saving lives' by donating her organs to help others. 6 Jackie Siegel was the subject of the 2012 documentary 'The Queen of Versailles.' ©Magnolia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'We felt comfort in donating her organs,' the model explained. 'Within two days, they donated seven of the critical organs that saved lives. That's why I'm saying my life is expanding – it's not just lives from education of fentanyl, but also to have people be aware about how important donating organs is.' 'She's going to be able to help 60 people,' Jackie added. 'She's touching so many people's lives. She's still saving lives even after death. So was my husband, still, just both in different ways.' The 'Queen of Versailles' star also remembered her sister as a 'free spirit' who 'loved people' and gave her 'inspiration' in her own life.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen of Versailles ' Jackie Siegel Mourns Deaths of Sister and Husband
Originally appeared on E! Online Jackie Siegel is in mourning. The star of the 2012 documentary Queen of Versailles' sister Jessica Mallery died April 5 from an accidental overdose, Jackie's charity Victoria's Voice Foundation confirmed April 8, three days after Jackie announced the passing of her husband David Siegel. "As I mourn the profound loss of my beloved husband David Siegel, who passed away on April 5 at the age of 89, my world was shattered again yesterday by the unexpected loss of my beautiful sister, Jessica Mallery, 43, to a scourge we as a family sadly know too well—accidental drug overdose," Jackie shared in her Instagram statement. "Jessica died after using cocaine laced with fentanyl." "Her death is another stark reminder of the drug epidemic and fentanyl crisis plaguing our country," she continued, "and the urgent need to address substance abuse in order to save lives. 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." More from E! Online Michelle Obama Breaks Silence on Barack Obama Divorce Rumors Kenan Thompson Shares Health Diagnosis After 'Suffering in Silence' for Years Tallulah Willis Makes Rare Comment on Ex Stepdad Ashton Kutcher Jackie's heartbreaking news came three days after the 59-year-old announced the death of her husband, David, who had been battling cancer, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "I wanted to personally reach out and let you know that my husband, David Alan Siegel, passed away this morning," she shared on Instagram April 5. "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." "To say we are devastated is an understatement," Jackie continued. "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." David and Jackie's daughter, Victoria—who their foundation is named after—died of an accidental overdose at the age of 18 in 2015. David's son, Steven, died last year from Glioblastoma at the age of 63. "I know you all loved him too, which is why I wanted to share this with you," Jackie's tribute to her billionaire husband went on. "Thank you for your love and support during this difficult time. It means the world to us." She finished by saying that "life is a precious gift from God—and my husband has found his peace with Him. Embrace and cherish every moment—and thank God." Westgate Resorts, the company that David founded which calls itself "the largest privately held timeshare company in the world," also paid tribute to him following his death. "David never forgot his humble roots, starting Westgate in his garage and using the company as a way to lead others to become inspired and successful," the company's CEO Jim Gissy said. "We know that we are all up to the task of driving forward the legacy of this visionary man and the company he founded."
