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Husband of British director Isabelle Thomas, who jumped to her death from Los Angeles hotel, ‘was facing divorce and custody of their children at the time’
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Husband of British director Isabelle Thomas, who jumped to her death from Los Angeles hotel, ‘was facing divorce and custody of their children at the time’

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A Hollywood film producer was divorcing his wife and trying to get custody of their children when she jumped to her death from a hotel window.

Isabelle Thomas, 39, was found lying by the pool of the Angeleno Hotel in Los Angelos on January 29.

The English heiress shares twin daughters Poppy and Grace, both aged three, with Oscar-nominated producer Bradley Thomas, whom she married in 2018.

However, court documents have now revealed that four months before her death, the famous producer filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences” and demanded legal and physical custody of the twins.

Husband of British director Isabelle Thomas, who jumped to her death from Los Angeles hotel, ‘was facing divorce and custody of their children at the time’

Bradley Thomas and Isabelle Thomas celebrate Killers Of The Flower Moon Cannes Film Festival World Premiere at Chateau de la Croix des Gardes on May 20, 2023

Thomas is seen at London nightclub Mahiki - once a popular haunt for Prince William and Harry - in 2012

Thomas is seen at London nightclub Mahiki – once a popular haunt for Prince William and Harry – in 2012

Police were called to the Hotel Angeleno after Isabelle was found dead in the pool area

Police were called to the Hotel Angeleno after Isabelle was found dead in the pool area

According to The Sun, Isabelle was served on September 15, 2023 and had 30 days to file a response, while the action prevented her from removing the children from the state.

She then failed to attend a Dec. 13 hearing, and Bradley requested “additional time to serve the defendant and file proof of service of the subpoena” at the hearing, and the case was stayed.

The manner of death was listed as suicide by the LA County Coroner’s Office, citing multiple traumatic injuries.

Born in the Cotswolds as Isabelle Lawrence, her father was Sir Henry Lawrence, 7th Baronet of Lucknow – a senior physicist at Cheltenham General Hospital who later became head of the radiotherapy unit at Bristol Oncology Centre.

She enjoyed a privileged childhood which saw her attend the private King Edward’s School and Prior Park College in Bath.

She went on to attend Oxford University, graduating with a degree in biological sciences. A varied career followed, which included Thomas addressing the UN and the World Bank, as well as being appointed by former British Prime Minister David Cameron to serve as a technology advisor.

She is seen in November 2013 at The Lovie Awards - Webby's European sister

She is seen in November 2013 at The Lovie Awards – Webby’s European sister

Bradley Thomas' wife, Isabelle, 39, jumped to her death Monday night at the Hotel Angeleno. They were photographed together on January 13th at the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills

Bradley Thomas’ wife, Isabelle, 39, jumped to her death Monday night at the Hotel Angeleno. They were photographed together on January 13th at the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills

Thomas also loved to party and moonlighted as a DJ, with photos uploaded to an old Facebook profile showing her enjoying nights out at glitzy London events.

She moved to California and continued her work as a consultant and producer, was named a Fellow of the UCLA Center for Storytellers and the Academy.

A DJ whose gigs include Ibiza Rocks, The Grand Prix and the official Grammy Awards after-party, she was a well-known face on the transatlantic social scene, with friends including musician James Blake and her presenter friend Jameela Jamil.

Thomas was also pictured with Amy Winehouse at a 2010 charity event in Camden, London, where the tragic singer lived.