Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning ‘This Is Us’ Actor, Dies at 66
Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning 'This Is Us' Actor, Dies at 66 https://t.co/DoXipOpont
- Variety (@Variety) August 19, 2023
Ron Cephas Jones, known for his role as William Hill on NBC’s “This Is Us,” has died. He was 66.
“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. 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,”
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