American actor James Earl Jones, who became world famous for playing the voice of Darth Vader in the saga’s films, died on Monday at the age of 93. Star Wars.
According to Variety magazine, citing a representative for Jones, the actor died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York.
Jones also had a long career as a voice actor, being recognized for his portrayal of Mufasa in the Disney animated film. The Lion King – and in the theatre, where on several occasions he played prominent roles such as Othello, by William Shakespeare. He was, as the Washington Post recalls, one of the few American artists to have received Tony Awards (theater), Emmy Awards (television), Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his career.
Several public figures have already reacted to the actor’s death, with emphasis on Mark Hamill, the actor who played Luke Skywalker in the film. star warss. In X, Hamill posted a photo of Earl Jones with the caption “Rest in peace, dad.”
#RIP Dad???? https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua
—Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 9, 2024
Source: Observadora
