Emmy-winning 'This Is Us' actor Ron Cephas Jones dead

[{"selector":"#anim-08a90b25-7121-4f2c-a627-939246f22df6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7688e71e-4e5d-48b9-abff-e959a75e927e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2207edaf-7ba2-446d-897d-b197f7f347d0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 227.64557%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Hollywood mourns as Emmy-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones, known for his compelling performances, has passed away at 66. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-5eae7d0b-b831-4776-9851-3e0613edcd25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eaec7caf-a22d-448e-942e-65432dae9cb2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-35152a05-e7d5-4bef-9545-a77c44fcf334","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In an official statement, Jones' representative confirmed his passing due to a longstanding pulmonary issue. His impact on and off the screen remains unparalleled Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-e9a0eaa4-1272-4923-85b9-d3210b49dd5f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c7747624-7eeb-45bc-bc63-93fb028c7285","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8b444db3-3ad8-4279-9474-84e749c20640","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jones captured hearts as William Hill in the acclaimed series "This Is Us," portraying the father of Randall Pearson. His performance resonated deeply. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-261a7839-8448-490c-a7bc-0a539caf6ea7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ed6e69b7-02fa-4f49-9a06-3f1f0cb557ef","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-837c96ec-3306-4baa-83bd-d3d950bc1f16","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Sterling K. Brown pays tribute: "Life imitated art...Brother, you are loved. And you will be missed." A touching homage to a remarkable soul. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-3f495f0f-7f6e-45c2-8694-470449c2179f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4bcb6a88-70ad-43cd-a901-8ca6dcd7c2f7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92a25cab-bcfc-41ba-9f2e-6e0260964d5d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 213.35984%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jones and his daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones made history as the first-ever father-daughter Emmy winners in the same year, an awe-inspiring legacy. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-faa303f1-8879-41a8-97d1-3aa288dc3f26 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-25cef94a-2654-4da0-8af1-839a9755f577","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f000fcd1-b963-4c37-9d30-6e32480a9b09","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Mandy Moore, Jones' co-star in "This Is Us," recalls his magic as both a human and artist. His presence on set left an everlasting impression. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-8ca31d17-9b3b-4602-9dfe-92a5fd76e1a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9898648d-63fa-4e5c-87a7-7ae9952dd390","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-05e2fb09-4dfa-4a96-990a-125f8ac03243","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Beyond "This Is Us," Jones graced screens in "Mr. Robot," "The Get Down," "Luke Cage," and more, showcasing his incredible range. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-2094882d-49cb-4078-a8b3-aefdd2ba5072 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b93d659f-fe38-43d3-a837-5c5affb051fd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-69dab524-5b3d-41e3-8728-f0ac4d65a463","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jones bravely battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emerging stronger after a double lung transplant. A testament to his resilience. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-96a5dff1-d790-4b54-8001-fbc0a4e738bc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0dae50c-ee4f-4e7a-a666-6fdbab4f755c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0e2fd02c-9f7e-45db-9d76-0aabc961b0a2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After recovery, Jones made a triumphant return to Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his role in "Clyde's." A true embodiment of dedication. Getty Image Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-05b542c2-79b4-4e6c-ada3-6130a63308da [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d06de16c-4752-49f5-9d70-e013ee3b2f77","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab3769fe-4413-4bb9-8b26-4ba0bf748c05","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 222.88366%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ron Cephas Jones leaves behind an exceptional legacy in film, TV, and theater. His net worth of $5 million reflects his impressive contributions. Getty Image Getty Image

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