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The loss of Ron Cephas Jones at the age of 66 brings together the people who knew him personally and the people who worked with him on the set.
Ron Fogelman, creator this is uson social media to mourn the loss of Cephas and to remember the “magical time” of collaborating on the drama series together.
“a huge loss. Ron was the absolute best – on screen, on stage, and in real life. the best. Easiest comment and laughter. And oh my god: what an actor. I don’t think I ever changed a single take of him…because everything he did was perfect…”, Fogelman subscriber On X, the microblogging social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
In a second post, Fogelman continued, “I got to know Ron first in the beginning this is us, a magical time when it felt like we were all shot out of a cannon. He was always consistent, always grateful – even when the madness was going on around us. He liked actors. I love his daughter. And we loved it. all of us.”
Mandy Moore, who played Rebecca Pearson, took on the drama series Instagram To remember the late actor with a heart-warming post.
Getting to know Ron and working with him on his wilderness trip this is us He was the greatest gift — he was pure magic as a human being and an artist… I will cherish all the moments forever,” Moore wrote. “
Moore continued, “I’ll never forget how special it was to film this particular episode and welcome him back to say a fitting goodbye to the TIU family and the whole experience. I’m just so sad. My thoughts and love are with Jasmine and his family and friends. I love you.”
Sterling K. Brown, who played Jones’ biological son this is usHe also took to social media to share his thoughts after learning of the actor’s loss.
Brown co Instagram.
“[Jones] He passed away, and the world became a little less bright.” “Brother, you are loved. We will miss you. Make them laugh in the next stage of existence, and I’ll see you when I get there.”