Date: September 9, 2024, 11:39 PM GMT
Executive summary: Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his iconic voice as Darth Vader in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King", has passed away at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by his agent, Barry McPherson, to various news outlets. Jones’ career spanned over seven decades, and he was a recipient of numerous awards, including two Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award.
James Earl Jones’ Death
Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
James Earl Jones, whose acting career spanned seven decades and whose baritone voice was one of the most recognizable in Hollywood history, has died at age 93. NBC News (44 minutes ago)
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, has died at 93
James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, has died at age 93. While he was best known for his work in Star Wars, he also starred in The Lion King as Mufasa. The Verge (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King,’ dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the iconic voice behind the characters Darth Vader and Mufasa, passed away Monday, September 9, surrounded by family at his home in New York. The Walt Disney Company (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones Dead: Darth Vader Voice, ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, EGOT Winner Was 93
James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an EGOT winner, has died. Deadline (3 hours ago)
James Earl Jones, acclaimed ‘Field of Dreams’ actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, whose acting career was every bit as rich and resonant as the iconic bass voice that gave sinister malevolence to Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, died Monday at the age of 93. USA Today (47 minutes ago)
James Earl Jones’ Legacy
James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
Jones’s voice was one of the most recognizable in the world, and his performances were always memorable. His career was marked by his ability to bring gravitas and authority to every role he played. The Hollywood Reporter (59 minutes ago)
James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for unmistakable baritone voice, dies at 93
Jones overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his booming voice to an array of characters, from the menacing Darth Vader to the wise Mufasa. NBC News (3 hours ago)
James Earl Jones, commanding actor who voiced Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the booming voice of Darth Vader, died Monday at 93. His career included roles in "The Great White Hope," "The Lion King" and "Field of Dreams." The Washington Post (57 minutes ago)
James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world over, died at the age of 93. Reuters (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones, Actor Whose Voice Could Menace or Melt, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, a stuttering farm child who became a voice of rolling thunder as one of America’s most versatile actors in a stage, film and television career that spanned seven decades, died on Monday. The New York Times (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones’ Impact on Pop Culture
James Earl Jones Signed Over Rights For AI To Recreate Darth Vader’s Voice
Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones— who died Monday at 93—made sure in 2022 that the voice would live on via AI. Jones’ representatives confirmed with Forbes that the actor “had previously recorded his voice for future use.” Forbes (2 hours ago)
Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton and more mourn James Earl Jones
Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to actor James Earl Jones. The star of “The Lion King” and the commanding voice of Darth Vader died Monday. AP News (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones remembered by ‘Star Wars’ co-star Mark Hamill, more
Hollywood is reacting to the death of James Earl Jones, the prolific EGOT-winning stage and screen actor who received recognition from every major award organization. USA Today (2 hours ago)
Mark Hamill, Octavia Spencer, More Remember ‘Legendary’ James Earl Jones
Mark Hamill, Paul Feig, Octavia Spencer, and more celebs have paid tribute to James Earl Jones. Rolling Stone (1 hour ago)
James Earl Jones remembered by Broadway community for his legendary stage work over nearly 6 decades
The Broadway theatre community is remembering legendary actor James Earl Jones who died Monday at the age of 93. NBC New York (1 hour ago)
Videos of James Earl Jones
Actor James Earl Jones dies at age 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones died at age 93. He was best known as the voice of Darth Vader. Earl earned Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, …
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‘BREAKING: Actor James Earl Jones dies at age 93’
Legendary actor James Earl Jones died at age 93. He was best known as the voice of Darth Vader. Earl earned Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, …
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Actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
James Earl Jones, an award-winning actor whose career spanned seven decades, died at the age of 93, according to his agent, Barry McPherson.
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Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones passes away at age 93. The iconic voice of the original trilogy and prequels and even Rogue One (technically …
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James Earl Jones, voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and …
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James Earl Jones dies at 93
Actor James Earl Jones, whose booming voice gave life to Darth Vader, Mufasa and many more, died Monday, his representative confirmed to CBS News.
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Reddit Reactions to James Earl Jones’ Death
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Crazy that he played the best dad AND the worst dad in cinema history. RIP to an immense talent. Reddit (2 hours ago)
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James Earl Jones Dies: Revered Star & Darth Vader Voice Was 93. Other · r … Vader was always my favourite James Earl Jones, but Mufasa was my first. Reddit (2 hours ago)
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James Earl Jones Dead: Darth Vader Voice, ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, EGOT Winner … Iconic voice. Iconic human. I see him now walking into his field of dreams. We … Reddit (2 hours ago)
James Earl Jones, voice actor for Unas, passed away at 93.
James Earl Jones, voice actor for Unas, passed away at 93. Reddit (2 hours ago)
