The "This Is Us" and "Truth Be Told" actor was 66

Ron Cephas Jones as William in This Is Us

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Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy Award-winning actor for his role as William Hale this is us, He died. He was 66 years old.

A representative for the actor confirmed the news of his death to Deadline.

“Beloved and award-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-term lung issue,” read a statement from the actor’s representative, which he shared. the people. “Throughout his career, anyone who has had the good fortune to know him has felt his warmth, his beauty, his generosity, his kindness and his heart.”

The statement continued, “He began his career at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and his love of theater has been present throughout his career, including his recent Tony-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning performance as Clyde’s on Broadway.”

Jones played William Hale this is us, the biological father of Randall Pearson of Sterling K. Brown. Jones has received two Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama category, one in 2018 and a second in 2020.

His television credits included Law and orderAnd New York UndercoverAnd NYPD BlueAnd Law and order: criminal intentAnd Black listAnd TreesAnd Mr. RobotAnd Get off And Luke Cage. Recently, Jones has also been in Truth be told She had recurring roles in Law and Order: Organized Crime And better things.

Jones movie roles included Killing magic (1994), He’s got a game (1998), Sweet and homey (1999), Little Senegal (2001), Paid in full (2002), Half Nelson (2006), around the universe (2007), Watching TV with Red Chinese (2012), Titus (2013), Chin glass (2014), National Theater LiveL Of Mice and Men (2014), dog days (2018), poison (2018), holiday calendar (2018) and Dolemite is my name (2019)..l