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James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93 by Jacqueline Mansky and Mike Barnes

James Earl Jones has died. The EGOT-winner was best known for his iconic deep voice in films, and provided the voice for Darth Vader in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise. Jones was also known for roles in ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Dr. Strangelove,’ ‘Claudine’ and ‘Field of Dreams.’ He was 93.

James Earl Jones, a commanding presence onscreen who nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the sonorous voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa, the benevolent leader in The Lion King, died Monday. He was 93.

Jones, who burst into national prominence in 1970 with his powerful Oscar-nominated performance as America’s first Black heavyweight champion in The Great White Hope, died at his home in Dutchess County, New York, Independent Artist Group announced. To read more go to the link below:

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