'This Is Us' Actor Ron Cephas Jones Passes at 66; Cause Disclosed

Actor Ron Cephas Jones, known for 'This Is Us', died at 66 due to heart-related complications, his representative confirmed. Image Credit : Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-c03dd9d3-4108-42dc-baeb-b1d085c28505 [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"}] His representative praised his warmth, generosity, and career success, including a Tony-nominated performance in 'Clyde's' on Broadway. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-47f28868-06c1-4c78-9ec4-554b44204e4e [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"}] Jones portrayed William Hill in 'This Is Us', receiving Emmy nominations and awards for his role as Randall's father. Image Credit : Instagram

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[{"selector":"#anim-40be574f-5ae1-40ee-92fa-b59080e73f79 [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"}] Health struggles included emphysema and COPD; his lung transplant in 2020 required a lengthy recovery and rehabilitation process. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-48f3f7ff-0493-4ebb-82a9-b903ce053d36 [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"}] Despite health setbacks, he returned to the stage with a Tony-nominated performance after his successful surgery. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-f57c711c-e6b1-4c65-8b31-2d9430f38719 [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"}] He is survived by his daughter, actress Jasmine Cephas Jones, and his legacy includes impactful work on screen and stage. Image Credit : Instagram