‘This Is Us’ Family Mourns Ron Cephas Jones: Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, Show Creator & More Remember The Actor – Deadline
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The loss of Ron Cephas Jones at the age of 66 is bringing together the people that knew him personally and the people that worked with him on set.
Dan Fogelman, the creator of This Is Us, took to social media to mourn the loss of Cephas and to remember the “magical time” of collaborating together 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, the microblogging social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
In a second post, Fogelman continued, “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.”
Mandy Moore, who played Rebecca Pearson, in the drama series, took to Instagram to remember the late actor with a heart-warming post.
“Getting to know and work with Ron on the wild ride of This Is Us was the greatest gift- he was pure magic as a human and an artist…I will treasure all of the moments forever,” Moore posted. “Even though he wasn’t around set as much as we all wished, he was such an intrinsic part of the fabric of the show, it’s like he was always there.”
Moore continued, “I’ll never forget how special it was to film this particular episode and welcome him back to say a proper goodbye to our TIU family and the whole experience. I am just so sad. My thoughts and love are with Jasmine and his family and friends. Love you.”
Susan Kelechi Watson is remembering Jones with a special post on social media.
“It was really an instant gravitation,” Watson wrote on Instagram. “Like anytime you were in the room I’d quickly make my way to you. Was it the New York energy, both of us getting a big break at the same time, the coolness, the swag, the stories of hardships and triumphs, the honesty, the laughter, the humor, the laughter, the laughter, the humor and the honesty. The genuiness. The freedom and generosity with which you gave your authentic self. Letting me know you. The joy of your meteoric rise at 59 years of life. Sharing deeply in that joy.”
Watson continued, “The fact that I could say, ‘Hey…wanna go to a diner and rehearse this scene?’ and you were 100% down with it because thats where you came from,” she said, remembering their time working together on the NBC drama series. “Read, rehearse, stage. You knew it well. It was your short hand. I got to witness first hand your commitment to wanting to give the very best performance every single time…the absolute best performance you could give. You weren’t satisfied unless everyone else was satisfied when cut was called.”
“I appreciate all the check-ins we shared as you continued your journey onto new adventures,” she added. “The reunions we had and the love that was always there. You were my friend. And what a blessing in this life to have a friend called You. You LOVED being an actor, an artist, a forever student of life. But I knew you to love nothing more than Jasmine. My heart goes out to you, [Jasmine]. You were the music to his soul. His Jaz. His jazz. His jazz.”
“One time for the coolest cat. One time for the mark he left that will remain,” Watson closed her emotional tribute. “One big ol’ standing ovation for my guy, Ron Cephas Jones. Jah bless and guide you sweetly home, my friend. Missing you…”
Chrissy Metz also took so Instagram to memorialize Jones saying, “Ron, thank you for brightening every room you walked into. I’ll never forget and have been changed by your kind heart, amazing spirit, immeasurable talent and beautiful smile. May your transition be full of light and peace. Sending all of my love to Jasmine & his loved ones during this time. You are truly the coolest cat.”
Sterling K. Brown, who played Jones’ biological son on This Is Us, also took to social media to share his thoughts after learning about the loss of the actor.
“Life imitated art today, and one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen is no longer with us,” Brown shared on Instagram.
“[Jones] has passed away, and the world is a little less bright,” he added. “Brother, you are loved. And you will be missed. Keep them laughing in the next phase of existence, and I’ll see you when I get there.”
20th Television, the studio behind This Is Us, also mourned the loss of Jones and issued a statement.
“Ron touched millions through his brilliant Emmy-winning work on This Is Us, and his beautiful portrayal of William Hill. He loved everyone he worked with in a deeply profound way, and he made certain that they knew it,” read the statement. “His unbelievable talent was matched only by his kindness. He will be missed by all fortunate enough to call him a colleague and friend, and we send our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”
Jones died at the age of 66 following “a long-standing pulmonary issue.”
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