American late actor Ron Cephas Jones was in a relationship with singer Kim Lesley and they welcomed one child, a daughter named Jasmine. His love life explored.
Ron Cephas Jones had a successful career in the entertainment industry that spans over decades as a famed American actor.
The late Ron Jones is remembered for his role as William Hill in the drama series This Is Us, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award; along with four consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning twice for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2020.
However, on August 19, 2023, he was reported dead. The actor died at age 66 due to pulmonary issues. Following his passing, concerns and well wishes are going in for his family, especially his partner and children. But, what is known about his wife and kids? Read on for more.
Who is Ron Cephas Jones’ wife?
Before Ron Cephas Jones died, he was not known to have ever been married, hence, he had no wife.
The late actor kept his personal life private from the media and rarely sparked rumors or was in a scandal. But this doesn’t mean he never loved someone. He was in a relationship which brought forth a child.
Who is Ron Cephas Jones’ partner? He was in a serious relationship with British-born jazz singer and now a reverend, Kim Lesley.
Although Ron and Lesley never tied the knot after dating for many years, they still remained partners who were closed to each other and also served as co-parents to their daughter.
In 2022, at the Tony’s Awards, they went together. The Brit singer took to Instagram to shares images from the event which saw her together with Ron.
On January 8, 2023, Kim shared loved-up pictures with her lover and celebrated his 66th birthday with a heartwarming message. “Happy Birthday Ron. Love you soooo much,” she wrote in her caption.
Who is Kim Lesley?
Reverend Kim Lesley is a jazz singer, songwriter and write/percussionist from London. He is also best known as the partner of actor Ron Cephas Jones and the mother of Emmy-winning actor, Jasmine Cephas Jones.
She has been singing professionally for over 40 years, touring and recording with various international artists as well as her own band.
She has practiced her ministry in rehab centers in NYC incorporating spiritual counseling, prayer and healing meditation.
She has performed with Paul Young, Jools Holland, Sting, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and has written compositions with Lenny White, Her concerts uplift the soul with her original songs a unique musical mixture of bebop.
Rev. Kim Lesley performs her own music with her fantastic band.
Her newest album, “Daughter of God”, is original devotional music rooted in bebop, jazz, funk, rhythm and blues blended with the gospel spirit and traditional chants from India; a mix that will make you dance, weep, laugh and sing.
This performance is part of The Lady Got Chops Women’s Music Festival produced by bassist extraordinaire, Kim Clarke.
Who is Ron’s daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones?
New Jersey native, Ron Cephas Jones is a father of one. Before he died, he had one child, a daughter named Jasmine Cephas Jones.
She is the only child from Ron’s past relationship with Jazz singer Kim Lesley. Cephas Jones had a long-term relationship with his daughter’s mother but the couple never got married.
Jasmine Cephas Jones, 34, who was born to parents who cemented their career in the entertainment industry choose to followe her father into the film industry.
Born on July 21, 1989, she is known for starring in Hamilton, Mrs. Fletcher, #FreeRayshawn, and Blindspotting.
On September 17, 2020, she was recognized as the year’s Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her part as Tyisha in #FreeRayshawn at the 72nd Emmy ceremony.
Ron and Jasmine are the first father-daughter duo to be awarded Emmys on the same night.
An accomplished singer as well, Jasmine won the GRAMMY Award for her contributions to the Hamilton soundtrack.