Actor Ron Cephas Jones’ “This Is Us” co-stars paid tribute following his death.
On Sunday, actor Sterling K. Brown, who played the biological son of Jones’ character, according to the “Today” show, paid tribute to his TV dad on Sunday.
“Life imitated art today, and one of the most wonderful people the world has ever seen is no longer with us. [Ron Cephas Jones] has passed away, and the world is a little less bright. Brother, you are loved,” he wrote on his Instagram page.
Brown added, “And you will be missed. Keep them laughing in the next phase of existence, and I’ll see you when I get there.”
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Actress Mandy Moore also took to her Instagram page to pay tribute to Jones.
“Getting to know and work with Ron on the wild ride of ‘This Is Us’ was the greatest gift- he was pure magic as a human and an artist…I will treasure all of the moments forever. Even though he wasn’t around set as much as we all wished, he was such an intrinsic part of the fabric of the show, it’s like he was always there,” she wrote.
Moore posted a photo of the pair together during the filming of an episode for the show.
“I’ll never forget how special it was to film this particular episode and welcome him back to say a proper goodbye to our TIU family and the whole experience. I am just so sad,” she continued.
Moore concluded her post sending her love and thoughts to Jones’ daughter, his family, and friends.
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“Love you, [Ron Cephas Jones],” she wrote.
In a statement to the Associated Press, on Saturday, Jones’ manager, Dan Spilo, revealed he died “due to a long-standing pulmonary issue.” The two-time Emmy Award winner was 66 years old.
“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,” Spilo shared.