James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader, Passes Away at 93
James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader, Passes Away at 93
James Earl Jones,** the legendary actor best known for his role as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars series, has passed away at the age of 93. Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world, including from George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and Kathleen Kennedy. Jones was also known for his roles in Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian, and The Lion King. Disney chief executive Bob Iger said: "From the gentle wisdom of Mufasa to the menacing threat of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones gave voice to some of the greatest characters in cinema history."