Ron Cephas Jones, an Emmy Award-winning actor best known for playing William Hill in the critically acclaimed American drama series “This Is Us,” has passed away at the age of 66.
On the evening of August 19 (Pacific Standard Time), an agent for the actor confirmed Jones’ passing to People magazine. The late actor’s representative released the following statement on his behalf: “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue.”
“Throughout the course of his career, his warmth, beauty, generosity, kindness and heart were felt by anyone who had the good fortune of knowing him. He began his career at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and his love for the stage was present throughout his entire career, including his recent Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award winning performance for his role in Clyde’s on Broadway,” the statement continued.
Concluding the statement, the representative added: “Ron’s inner-beauty and soul was evident to the huge audience from his multi-Emmy award winning performance on ‘This is Us’. He is survived by his daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones.”
‘This Is Us’ creator Ron Fogelman posted on social media to express his sorrow over Cephas’ passing and to recall how much fun he had working with the actor on the drama series.
“A massive loss. Ron was the best of the best – on-screen, on stage, and in real life. The coolest. The easiest hang and laugh. And my God: what an actor. I don’t think I ever changed a single take of his in a cut. because everything he did was perfect.” Fogelman shared on X.
“I first got to know Ron at the start of ‘This Is Us’, a magical time when it felt like we were all being shot out of a cannon. He was always steady, always grateful – even as the madness swirled around us. He loved actors. He LOVED his daughter. And we loved him. All of Us.” Fogelman stated in another statement on X.
Along with “This Is Us,” the Emmy Award-winning actor also starred in “Mr. Robot,” “The Get Down,” and “Luke Cage,” among many more films.
