‘This Is Us’ Cast Reunites to Celebrate the Life of Ron Cephas Jones: ‘I Love This Family Forever’

This Is Us cast members Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Susan Kelechi Watson and Jon Huertas reunited over the weekend to celebrate the life of their late co-star, Ron Cephas Jones. 

In a since-expired Instagram Story shared over the weekend, Moore posted a photo of the fivesome sitting together at a restaurant, captioning the snap, "Before the tears, we broke bread. I love this family forever. And we love you, Ron."

Watson reposted the A Walk to Remember alum's Story, adding, "One time for the coolest cat. One light & love forever," while Huertas added in his own repost, "Love these people! Miss ya Ron!"

Sullivan also posted the same photo of the group on his own Instagram page with a heartfelt caption.

"We celebrated him as a #ThisIsUs family," he wrote. "My takeaways from listening to [his daughter] @jazzy_joness and Ron's closest lifelong friends…? 1. Ron Cephas Jones may have been the most self-realized man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. And BY knowing himself so clearly, he could dedicate his life fully to his family, his friends and his art." 

The dad of two added: "2. Ron made his daughter feel loved and safe, by making space for her to fully express and realize HERself. In one memorial, I discovered everything I want to be as a father."

Jones died in August at age 66 due to a "long-standing pulmonary issue," his rep confirmed to People in a statement at the time. 

"Getting to know and work with Ron on the wild ride of 'This Is Us' was the greatest gift- he was pure magic as a human and an artist…I will treasure all of the moments forever. Even though he wasn't around set as much as we all wished, he was such an intrinsic part of the fabric of the show, it's like he was always there," Moore wrote in a tribute to Jones after his death. 

She added: "I'll never forget how special it was to film this particular episode and welcome him back to say a proper goodbye to our TIU family and the whole experience. I am just so sad. My thoughts and love are with Jasmine and his family and friends."