Tributes continue to pour in for award-winning actor and voiceover artist, James Earl Jones.
The 93- year-old passed away at his home on Monday after suffering from diabetes for many years.
The two-time Emmy and Grammy award winning actor is known for his majestic voice that gave life to characters such as Mufasa in the ‘Lion King’ and Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’.
In one of the iconic moments on Lion King, Mufasa (voiced by Jones) speaks to his son Simba to ‘remember who he is’.
The pioneer with his deep and commanding voice also starred in films such as ‘Coming to America 1 and 2′, where he played King of Zamunda, King Jaffe Joffer, father to Akeem the Prince, played by Eddie Murphy.
He has also appeared in ‘Will and Grace’, ‘The Big Bang Theory’ just to name a few.
In ‘Star Wars’, Darth Vader’s duel with Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, in 1980’s ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ became a dramatic high point in the movie series – also made iconic by Jones’ delivery of one of the most famous lines in movie history: “No, I am your father!”
Fans of the films, which broke all box office records, have posted their favourite scene from ‘Star Wars’ with the popular hashtag – May the Force be with you.
Fans across the globe have flooded social media with a special tribute to the esteemed American actor.
‘Star Wars’ creator, George Lucas, described Jones as having the most unique voice both in art and spirit.
Thank you for everything, James.
A statement from George Lucas and Lucasfilm: https://t.co/ieEdG0k5zY pic.twitter.com/8L99EeNwuU
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 10, 2024
Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker, posted “RIP Dad” on X with a broken heart emoji.
#RIP dad 💔 https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 9, 2024
Lucasfilm president, Kathleen Kennedy, says James Earl Jones is one of the most versatile and talented actors of our time, with an iconic body of work across film, stage and television.
Fans have also been expressing their gratitude towards Jones for the impact he had in the movie industry.
RIP #JamesEarlJones https://t.co/2N9Lfb1IkS
— Gordon Oz Osinski (@drcrater) September 10, 2024
Rest in Peace Legend🪽🤍🕊️ #JamesEarlJones #DarthVader #Mufasa pic.twitter.com/Qzl7sybrJk
— Livvaa87 (@livviaa87) September 10, 2024
I love my friends fr. My sis knew I’ve been trying to see Lion King at Fox Theatre for YEARS but NEVER had time. I told her I was sad James Earl Jones passed (she knows I think Mufasa was my dad), and she found a date that works for both of us to see Lion King. Almost cried🙏🏾🥺
— Jill Cheesé: Nematode🧀 (@JAYELLA12) September 10, 2024
RIP #JamesEarlJones ❤️ https://t.co/3LAiYa0ixC
— Erwin De Maeyer (@erwindemaeyer) September 10, 2024
The sun has set on this legend… RIP #JamesEarlJones pic.twitter.com/SdNZyGgFph
— ~PrinceFame~•TDP• (@PrinceFame25) September 10, 2024
I’m absolutely devastated by this news. James Earl Jones was a true legend and will forever be remembered for so many iconic roles and memories. One of the greatest therr ever was! RIP🖤🖤 https://t.co/L396kuvGtL
— Ice #SaveTheAcolyte (@iceskyguy) September 10, 2024
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