James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and 'Lion King,' 'Field of Dreams' star, dead at 93

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 16:55

james earl jones tony awards lifetime achievement award — James Earl Jones at the 71st annual Tony Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement award in theater.
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Legendary actor James Earl Jones has died.
He was the iconic voice of Darth Vader, starred in hits like "The Lion King" and "Field of Dreams."
The star of the screen and stage was 93.

Iconic actor James Earl Jones died on Monday at the age of 93.

Jones is known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and Oscar-nominated "The Great White Hope," but he's most celebrated for having one of the most distinguished and recognizable voices in Hollywood.