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Beloved Actor, James Earl Jones, Dead At Age 93


The voice of a generation, James Earl Jones has died at age 93.

It’s hard to know what he was most famous for, but the short list includes:

-Darth Vader (Star Wars)
-Mufasa (Lion King)
-King Jaffe Joffer (Coming to America)
-Trerence Mann (Field of Dreams)
-Mr Mertle (The Sandlot)

From the Lion King, this seems especially relevant right now:

Darth Vader:

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Field of Dreams:

Another iconic and timely scene:

Who knew he also did this incredible rendition of the National Anthem?

The man could literally recite the alphabet and people would watch:

Fox News had more on this breaking alert:

Award-winning actor James Earl Jones died Monday, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 93.

Jones was known for his voice role as Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise, in addition to “Coming to America,” “Field of Dreams,” and “The Hunt for Red October.”

The star of stage and screen “passed away this morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York surrounded by family,” his representative shared in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Jones is one of the few entertainers to have earned the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) during his career. He received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award and three Tony Awards.



 

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