Cause of Death Revealed: 'This Is Us' Writer Jas Waters

The shocking death of Jas Waters, the writer of This Is Us at the age of 39 years shocked one and all. On Wednesday, Waters' untimely passing was confirmed."The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing," the NBC show's Twitter account shared. "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."

A day later, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed the cause of Waters' death on June 9 was hanging and the manner of her death was ruled a suicide. 

Waters was a credited writer on the 2019 film What Men Want and Showtime's Kidding, as well as This Is Us in 2017 and 2018. 

This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman reacted to the loss of Waters on Wednesday, tweeting "This news took my breath away. Jas was absolutely brilliant and had so many stories still to tell. She made an indelible mark on our show and my heart breaks for her loved ones. RIP @JasFly."

May her soul rest in peace.