Star Wars’ Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93, Son Pens Emotional Tribute
Hollywood legend James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. James took his final breath at his home in Hudson Valley, New York, on Monday, September 9.
The actor was renowned for providing the voice of Darth Vader in the ‘Star Wars’ series.
Son’s Tribute: Unmatched Contribution
Sharing the news of James’s death on Instagram, his son posted a photo and wrote, “One of the greatest artists in the world whose contribution to ‘Star Wars’ is unmatched. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Dad…”
Also Voiced ‘Mufasa’
James Earl Jones was not only an actor but also an extraordinary voice artist. In addition to ‘Star Wars,’ he also lent his voice to Mufasa in Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’
Impressive Acting Career
Throughout his acting career, James Earl worked in many notable films such as ‘Roots: The Next Generation,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ and ‘The Great White Hope.’
Awards and Honors
James was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the acting world, including Grammy and Golden Globe awards. He received a Grammy Award in 1977 for Great American Documents. Additionally, he was honored with a Golden Globe, two Emmys, two Tonys, the National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Honors.