Writer Jas Waters‘ cause of death was revealed Thursday. Waters, also known as JasFly, died from suicide by hanging, E! News reports. She was 39.
Waters’ death sent shockwaves through Hollywood. Her death was announced in a statement on the “This Is Us” writers Twitter account on Wednesday.
“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.”
Waters was a columnist for Vibe magazine. She was a writer on Comedy Central’s “Hood Adjacent with James Davis,” VH1’s “The Breaks,” and “Kidding” on Showtime. She was also an alum on VH1’s reality series “The Gossip Game.”
Additionally, she had a story credit on the Taraji P. Henson feature “What Men Want.”
Waters’ close friends comforted each other in a private Facebook group on Thursday. They said she took her own life after suffering from depression and anxiety for many years. “The coronavirus lockdown pushed her over the edge,” wrote one grieving friend.
Thank you for your kindness and always answering my overzealous questions through the years @JasFly may your soul always know peace. ??
— Crystal (@crys_steward) June 10, 2020
Thank you for your kindness and always answering my overzealous questions through the years @JasFly may your soul always know peace. ??
— Crystal (@crys_steward) June 10, 2020
Man, this really hit me hard, I just commented on ur previous post about how cooking had been keeping me sane as well. May you Rest In Peace beautiful!!! Your work and writing will be Cherished forever
— Jurnee (@GetMoneyRasta) June 10, 2020
Jas I’m sorry we won’t be able to see more of your work or celebrate your wins. Many condolences to you and your family.
— New York City Neef (@NYCNeef) June 10, 2020
I took your writing class. We PM’d a few times. You told me to reach out if I needed someone. I told you the same.
I saw you transform in your career. This news is hitting me hard.
Rest queen.— Kelly Chavers (@KellyChavers) June 10, 2020
You inspired me from afar. I loved your words, your art, your energy. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with the world. ??
— megmonee (@megmonee) June 10, 2020
Your wise words will forever live in me. Thank You. Rest in Power Queen!
— TennilleP (@TennilleP) June 10, 2020
Damn. Your words rang true. Your words remain. thank you for sharing them. Rest in power. May your journey be a smooth one. ??
— Tanya Everett ?? (@tanyaluvsorange) June 10, 2020
