"Hamilton" Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Wrote A Heartbreaking Note About Her Late Father Ron Cephas Jones And Grief
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Jasmine Cephas Jones reflected on the life of her late father, Ron Cephas Jones, and the overwhelming grief she feels in his absence.
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Ron died on Aug. 19 at the age of 66 due to a "long-standing pulmonary issue." The Jersey native was known for his work both onscreen and onstage, including his Emmy Award-winning performance as William Hill in This Is Us.
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On Wednesday, Jasmine paid tribute to her dad in an emotional post on Instagram, where she reminisced about the memories they created and the "damn good father" she'll always remember him to be.
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"This one is a battle," the Hamilton star wrote in her Instagram caption. "I keep looking at my phone wanting to call you and wanting to hear your voice."
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"You listened…you REALLY listened to me. You valued my opinion and you never judged me. We all know you were a great actor, but my god you were a damn good father."
Jasmine said her father provided her with a "safe space" to authentically be herself. He wasn't afraid to acknowledge her womanhood, as well as the societal pressure and burdens that come with being a woman.
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