He’s remembered as both a brilliant performer and a beautiful human being.

Deborah Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America” echoed, “Devastating!

Brilliant and heart stopping actor!”

Jasmine and Ron Cephas Jones smiling

And Debra Messing called it “a terrible loss.”

Did reading of some new pages w/some old friends.

Like family always," Ron wrote.

Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones long braids

Ron’s other social media tributes further prove the bond between the father-daughter team was lifelong and unbreakable.

Lesley and Ron never married, but they remained close and raised Jasmine together.

When the nominations were announced, the proud dad wrote anInstagramtribute calling the honor “PRICELESS.”

The following year, the groundbreaking team earned the honor of announcing the Emmy nominees.

Ron frequently called himself “blessed,” but fans would agree Jasmine was the truly blessed one.