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Monday, September 09, 2024
BREAKING: James Earl Jones, legendary actor known for his unmistakable baritone, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the prodigious actor with one of the most famous voices of all time, has died at 93.

From roles in "Dr. Strangelove," "Roots" and the sequel to "Coming to America," Jones' career on stage and screen spanned over seven decades. He earned two Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, an honorary Academy Award and a Grammy, but he may be best remembered for an uncredited role in “Star Wars” — supplying the voice for Darth Vader, which has reverberated far beyond that galaxy far, far away.

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