Stars in Hollywood are paying tribute to the late Ron Cephas Jones, who passed away at the age of 66. His manager confirmed that the Emmy-award-winning actor died from complications related to a pulmonary issue. Jones, known for his role as William “Shakespeare” Hill on the hit series “This is Us”, was remembered fondly by his co-star Sterling K. Brown, who described him as one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen.
In an Instagram post, Brown expressed his grief and love for Jones, urging him to keep them laughing in the next phase of existence. Other cast members, including Susan Kelechi Watson, Chrissy Metz, Chris Sullivan, and Mandy Moore, also shared their heartfelt condolences and cherished memories of their time with Jones.
Jones, who won Emmys for Best Guest Actor in a drama series in 2018 and 2020, was recognized for his talent and dedication to his craft. His co-stars praised his generosity, compassion, and commitment to delivering exceptional performances.
Creator of “This is Us”, Dan Fogelman, remembered Jones as an actor filled with love and perfection, stating that he never had to make changes to Jones’ takes because they were always flawless. Wendell Pierce, another actor who worked with Jones, praised his grace, insight, elegance, talent, and soulfulness.
Jones had also made notable appearances in Marvel’s “Luke Cage” and “Truth Be Told” on AppleTV+. Octavia Spencer and Mike Colter, who worked with Jones on “Truth Be Told” and “Luke Cage”, respectively, expressed their admiration for his talent and professionalism.
As the entertainment industry mourns the loss of Ron Cephas Jones, his impact and legacy as a remarkable actor and kind-hearted human being will be remembered forever.
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