Cedric ‘Beastie’ Jones Dies: ‘The Terminal List’ & ‘Emancipation’ Actor Was 46
Cedric “Beastie” Jones has died at the age of 46. The Terminal List, Emancipation, and Southpaw actor’s cause of death has not been shared, but a statement from his boxing gym says he died on October 16.
Jones was also a boxer, and his boxing gym, Beastie Boxing, revealed the news of his death on October 20 on Instagram. The statement reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Beastie Boxing Gym Founder, Cedric Beastie Jones. Cedric was a loving father, devoted husband, caring son, brother, community leader, and incredible friend who inspired others. He genuinely wanted everyone to become the best version of themselves. He was a gift.”
“Cedric had dedicated his life to helping people in and out of the gym,” the statement continued. “As founder of both Beastie Boxing and the BMoved Foundation, he inspired and helped people achieve what they previously thought impossible.”
The Daily Mail reports that details of his death are not being shared at this time out of respect for his wife, stylist Barbie Jones, and their three children, Brooklyn, Braxton, and Bryston. But the outlet reports that his death was a “sudden” shock.
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Jones’ first on-screen credit was in the 2013 short Marshall County, which was followed by the 2015 boxing movie Southpaw and 2016’s The Magnificent Seven. He also appeared in Fight Your Way Out, Hold’em, and Princess of the Row. His most recent on-screen appearances were in The Terminal List Season 1 opposite Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, and more, and in the Will Smith-led 2022 film Emancipation directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Fuqa paid tribute to Jones on Instagram a few days after his death. “R.I.P to my good brother and friend. You were always the light in the room and on the set,” he captioned his video of the actor. “You will be deeply missed and forever loved. MAY THE WIND ALWAYS BE UNDER YOUR WINGS CHAMP as you ascend into the Heavens. Dream team forever.”
Jones’ wife, Barbie, posted a digital flier about her husband’s October 22 memorial service a couple of days prior to the event, which was a memorial run from the Beastie gym to the Manhattan Beach Pier in California. “Run with Us…As we Celebrate my Husband’s Legacy!!!” Barbie captioned the post, which had an inclusive message for anyone wanting to participate that honored Jones’ desire to make all feel welcome.
“Not a runner? No problem! In everything he did, Cedric was a man who always ensured everyone was included,” it reads.
Jones founded the Los Angeles-based BMoved Foundation “to aid in the cultivation of the next generation of responsible leaders.” It offers “free programs to help underserved and under-resourced communities in the greater Los Angeles area.” Jones’ bio on the site says “he had done it all. A former professional dancer turned boxer, his encouraging yet challenging coaching style focused on mental toughness to overcome and preserver.”
“Be it during a workout or in life, Cedric taught you to forget the word ‘quit,’ and remove it from your vocabulary,” the bio continues. “He had dedicated his life to helping people in and out of the gym; as founder of both Beastie Boxing and the BMoved Foundation, he inspired and helped people achieve what they previously thought impossible.”
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