Legendary actor James Earl Jones, renowned for his powerful voice and memorable performances in film and theater, has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of entertainment.
The Tony, Emmy and Grammy award-winner, a revered figure in the entertainment industry who transcended racial barriers and overcame a severe stutter to become an iconic voice on stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 93, The Associated Press reports.
Known for his deep, resonant voice in roles such as CNN’s narrator, Mufasa in Disney’s classic 1994 animated The Lion King, and Darth Vader in the Star Wars films, Jones’s death was confirmed by his agent, Barry McPherson, on Monday morning (September 9).
“I’ve done a King Lear, too! Do the kids know that? No, they have the Darth Vader poster to sign. But it’s OK,” Jones said in a 2010 Broadway.com interview. “When you appear before an audience, you learn to accept whatever they give you. Hopefully they give you their ears, as Antony said.”
“He passed this morning surrounded by his loved ones,” McPherson said. “He was a great man. “
The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.