Roommates, we’re sad to report that ‘This Is Us’ writer, Jas Waters has passed away from a reported suicide.
Jas’ representatives confirmed the news to Fox News Wednesday, saying she passed “within the last week”. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office, Jas Waters’ cause of death has been ruled a suicide by hanging.
Many people have taken to social media to give their condolences and share tweets Jas posted overtime recently where she spoke of having anxiety.
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that all of us at RMG mourn the life of our client and friend, Jas Waters,” her management said in a statement. “Jas was a talented and gifted writer. She was an amazing person and a sweet soul who will be forever missed. Her voice is something that we greatly need at this time, and although she is no longer with us, her impact will be felt for countless years to come. Rest in peace, Jas.”
In addition, an official Twitter account for the ‘This Is Us’ writers gave their condolences and shared photographs of Jas following the news of her passing.
“The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing,” the statement read. “In our time together, Jas left her mark on us and ALL over the show. She was a brilliant storyteller and a force of nature. We send our deepest sympathies to her loved ones. She was one of us. RIP @JasFly.”
We send our deepest condolences to Jas Waters’ loved ones.
