Drew Barrymore’s sister has been found dead in her car

Jessica Barrymore's body was discovered at 6am by residents who were trying to leave for work

Drew Barrymore’s sister has been found dead in her car on the eve of her 48th birthday.

The half-sibling of the actress was reportedly surrounded by ''dozens of white pills" with a can of energy drink as she lay slumped behind the wheel of the vehicle, which was blocking the driveway of an apartment block in San Diego, according to local station 10News.