Who is Ron's daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones?

By Meena

On August 19, 2023, it was announced that 66-year-old Ron died from a pulmonary illness.

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The late actor is survived by his daughter and fellow Emmy Award-winning star Jasmine.

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Similar to her late father, Jasmine Cephas Jones is also an actor.

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She is the only child from Ron's past relationship with Jazz singer Kim Lesley.

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Born on July 21, 1989, she is known for starring in Hamilton, Mrs. Fletcher, #FreeRayshawn, and Blindspotting.

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On Sep 17, 2020, she was recognized as the year's Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her part as Tyisha in #FreeRayshawn at the 72nd Emmy ceremony.

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Ron and Jasmine are the first father-daughter duo to be awarded Emmys on the same night.

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An accomplished singer as well, Jasmine won the GRAMMY Award for her contributions to the Hamilton soundtrack.

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Ron also appeared in This Is Us, Truth Be Told, Lisey's Story, and Law & Order: Organized Crime.

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