Emmy-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones, known for his role in ‘This Is Us,’ died aged 66 on Saturday, August 19. For his function as William Hill, Ron received a visitor appearing Emmy in 2018 and one other in 2020. His daughter Jasmine received her first Emmy that very same yr.
A consultant for Ron stated in a press release to the news outlet PEOPLE, “Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has 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 assertion continued.
“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,” it added.
‘I’m recovering for the remainder of my life’
In a 2021 interview with The New York Times, the actor stated he battled power obstructive pulmonary illness. The yr earlier than, he obtained a double lung transplant on the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
He stated in an interview with Today final yr, his efficiency in Clyde’s on Broadway served as a motivation for him to recuperate shortly. “I don’t want to say a miracle, but I was very fortunate. I had great doctors. It still was a very difficult and arduous recovery. I’m recovering for the rest of my life,” Ron stated on the time. “You don’t get new lungs and start running track. It’s a procedure that you have to constantly work on your body. Medication is involved and therapy.”
The New Jersey native was additionally seen in ‘Mr. Robot’ (2015-2016), ‘The Get Down’ (2016-2017), ‘Luke Cage’ (2016-2018), ‘Looking For Alaska’ (2019) and ‘Truth Be Told’ (2019-2023).
Source: www.hindustantimes.com