She was senselessly murdered last night in a home invasion. Magic Johnson was also among those expressing devastation over Avant’s murder, tweeting, “Cookie and I are absolutely devastated at the loss of one of our closest friends Jackie Avant. “She inspired admiration, respect & affection in everyone who knew her. “Jackie Avant was a wonderful woman, a great partner to Clarence and mother to Alex and Nicole, an active citizen & a dear friend to Hillary and me for 30 years,” he said. No description of the suspects or a vehicle was provided.įormer President Bill Clinton expressed his grief at the loss of a “dear friend.” The suspect or suspects had fled by the time police arrived. Jacqueline Avant was taken by Beverly Hills paramedics to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she died.
Wednesday indicating that someone had been shot in the 1100 block of Maytor Place, in the Trousdale Estates area. The police chief confirmed that a security guard was at the home at the time of the incident, and was unhurt. He did say that it appeared the shooting was not a “random attack.”
“We don’t know what the purpose was behind that.” “She will be missed by her family, friends and all the people she has helped throughout her amazing life.”Įarly reports characterized the incident as a home invasion robbery, but Stainbrook said it was too soon to say what the motive was. “Jacqueline was an amazing woman - a wife, mother, philanthropist, and a 55-year resident of Beverly Hills who has made an immeasurable positive contribution and impact on the arts community,” the family said in the statement. At the press conference, Stainbrook shared a message from the Avant family, who thanked those who have expressed condolences and support.