James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who lent his voice to Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at the age of 93.
The veteran actor who voiced Darth Vader in the Star Wars series James Earl Joneshas died at the age of 93. Known for his gray hair and iconic voice, Jones was considered one of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Star Wars and James Earl Jones’ Iconic Voice Performance
Jones’ manager Barry McPherson announced that the actor passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Best known for his distinctive voice for Darth Vader, Jones left a huge legacy in the film world. Not just with Star Wars, Field of Dreams, Coming to America, Conan the Barbarian And The Lion King He also played important roles in films such as.
Jones’ performance in Star Wars was so well-received that Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) expressed his feelings for the actor when he shared the news of his death, saying, “RIP Dad.”
James Earl Jones’ Legendary Career and Awards
Jones has two career Emmy and one Grammy award, and also received an honorary lifetime achievement award in 2011 Oscar He was awarded the Best Actor award after Sidney Poitier. Second Black actor nominated for an Academy Award Kevin Costner shared touching memories of Jones’s booming voice.