James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dead at 93
James Earl Jones, the celebrated actor whose powerful voice brought to life Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, has passed away at 93. Jones, renowned as one of the greatest actors of his era, had a career that ranged from Shakespearean roles to blockbuster films. He achieved the rare honor of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award—an accolade only a few actors can claim. The news of his death was shared by Deadline through his representatives at Independent Artist Group. Born on January