Legendary Actor And 'Coming to America' Star, James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor renowned for his commanding presence and iconic voice, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed that he was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.

Born in Mississippi in January 1931, James Earl Jones's illustrious career spanned over six decades, during which he left an indelible mark on Hollywood and beyond. His powerful voice became one of the most recognizable in the industry, most notably as the voice of Darth Vader in the *Star Wars* saga and Mufasa in Disney’s *The Lion King* (1994). His performances in films such as *Coming to America*, *The Greatest*, *Field of Dreams*, and *Conan the Barbarian* showcased his versatility and immense talent.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jones earned numerous accolades, including an honorary Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony Award. He also made a mark on television, winning two Emmys for his roles in Gabriel’s Fire and as the older Alex Haley in Roots: The Next Generation.

Jones was also featured in early episodes of Sesame Street and lent his voice to The Simpsons.

In recent years, he spoke publicly for the first time in nearly two decades about his long battle with type 2 diabetes. He is survived by his son, Flynn Earl Jones.

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Posted: at 10-09-2024 06:44 AM (8 months ago) | Addicted Hero

He is more well known around the WORLD for voicing over as DARTH VADER in “Star Wars” and as MUFASA in “The  Lion King.”

And for the CNN announcement “This is CNN.”

May his soul rest in peace.

Posted: at 10-09-2024 08:29 AM (8 months ago) | Gistmaniac