Ron was the best of the best on-screen, on stage, and in real life.
The easiest hang and laugh.
And my God: what an actor.
Ron Cephas JonesMaarten de Boer/NBC/NBCUniversal/Getty Images
He was always steady, always grateful even as the madness swirled around us.
He LOVED his daughter.
And we loved him.
I am just so sad.
My thoughts and love are with Jasmine and his family and friends.
It was really an instant gravitation, Watson wrote on Instagram.
Like anytime you were in the room Id quickly make my way to you.
The freedom and generosity with which you gave your authentic self.
Letting me know you.
The joy of your meteoric rise at 59 years of life.
Sharing deeply in that joy.
Read, rehearse, stage.
You knew it well.
It was your short hand.
You werent satisfied unless everyone else was satisfied when cut was called.
I appreciate all the check-ins we shared as you continued your journey onto new adventures, she added.
The reunions we had and the love that was always there.
You were my friend.
And what a blessing in this life to have a friend called You.
You LOVED being an actor, an artist, a forever student of life.
But I knew you to love nothing more than Jasmine.
My heart goes out to you, [Jasmine].
You were the music to his soul.
One time for the coolest cat.
One time for the mark he left that will remain, Watson closed her emotional tribute.
One big ol standing ovation for my guy, Ron Cephas Jones.
Jah bless and guide you sweetly home, my friend.
May your transition be full of light and peace.
Sending all of my love to Jasmine & his loved ones during this time.
You are truly the coolest cat.
[Jones] has passed away, and the world is a little less bright, he added.
Brother, you are loved.
And you will be missed.
Keep them laughing in the next phase of existence, and Ill see you when I get there.
Ron touched millions through his brilliant Emmy-winning work onThis Is Us, and his beautiful portrayal of William Hill.
His unbelievable talent was matched only by his kindness.
Jonesdied at the age of 66following a long-standing pulmonary issue.
