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James Earl Jones Beautifully Sonorous Tones of Star Wars Darth Vader Has Died
James Earl Jones, Revered Actor and Voice of Star Wars? Darth Vader, Dies Aged 93
American actor starred in films including The Great White Hope and The Lion King, and won two Tony awards in prolific stage career
The Guardian 10 SEP 2024
James Earl Jones was movie royalty, a magisterial star whose beautifully sonorous tones inspired both love and has died
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James Earl Jones, right, with Jane Alexander in The Great White Hope.
Among those to pay tribute to James was Star Wars creator George Lucas, who called him ?an incredible actor, a most unique voice both in art and spirit?.
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader?s son, wrote on social media: ?RIP dad.?
Kevin Costner, Jones? co-star in Field of Dreams, wrote: ?That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I?ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field of Dreams.?
Jones died at his home in Dutchess county, New York, according to an announcement from his representatives. No cause of death was provided.
Jones, with his second wife, Cecilia Hart, and their son, Flynn Earl Jones, backstage on closing night of the hit play in which Jones starred, Driving Miss Daisy, on Broadway at the Golden theatre, in New York on 9 April 2011.
The Great White Hope and The Lion King
?Legendary doesn?t even begin to describe his iconic roles and impact on cinema forever,? actor Octavia Spencer wrote, while actor Colman Domingo described him as ?a master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best.?
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