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Ron Cephas Jones, Emmy-Winning 'This Is Us' Actor, Dies at 66

  • Ron Cephas Jones, known for his role on This Is Us, died at age 66 due to a longstanding pulmonary issue.
  • Jones won two Emmy Awards for playing William Hill, the biological father of Sterling K. Brown's character, on This Is Us.
  • He had a successful career spanning theater, film and television, including roles in Luke Cage and Mr. Robot.
  • Jones underwent a double lung transplant in 2020 after privately battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • He is remembered by friends and costars as a gifted, kind actor who loved the stage.
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