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This Is Us stars including Mandy Moore reunite to honor the late Ron Cephas Jones, who played William in the show, with a touching Instagram post.
Jones played a vital role in narrating Randall's journey in This Is Us and garnered Emmy nominations for his exceptional performances. The tight-knit ensemble of This Is Us gathers to honor Jones' life, displaying their profound love and utmost admiration for him.
The stars of This Is Us gather to pay tribute to the late Ron Cephas Jones, who tragically passed away on August 19 at the age of 66. Known for his role as William Hill, the biological father of Randall Pearson on the show, Jones was honored by Mandy Moore and her co-stars in a heartfelt post on Moore's Instagram story.
The actress shares a snapshot of herself sitting at a table surrounded by her fellow This is Us co-stars John Huertas, Chris Sullivan, Sterling K. Brown, and Susan Kelechi Watson, as they gather together to honor and commemorate the life of Ron Jones. Concluding her heartfelt message, she expresses their collective affection, stating, "we love you, Ron."
The Legacy of Ron Cephas Jones and This Is Us
Throughout the series of This Is Us, Randall was adored by many viewers and considered one of the most beloved characters. With Jones portraying his biological father, the actor played a crucial role in narrating Randall's life and adoption story. Jones appeared in 45 episodes of This Is Us as William and received nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series. Additionally, he was nominated three times for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama series and emerged as the winner in 2018 and 2020.
This Is Us itself achieved remarkable success, earning numerous Emmy nominations and other prestigious awards. Due to its immense popularity, discussions about potential This Is Us spinoffs have surfaced, although no official confirmation has been made. While Creator Dan Fogelman has stated that no spinoffs are currently planned, he acknowledged that if he were to change his mind, several members of the tight-knit cast might be willing to take on new roles.
Jones' significance in This is Us makes it heartwarming to witness his cast members reuniting in his honor. The beloved series concluded its successful six-season run from 2016 to 2022, meaning it has been quite some time since the ensemble last gathered. It has been a month since Jones's unfortunate passing, with the series finale of This is Us serving as his second-to-last on-screen appearance. In remembrance of him, the cast united to commemorate his life.