James Earl Jones, the famous actor known for his amazing voices in Star Wars and The Lion King, has died at 93. His people said he died peacefully at his home in New York, with his family around him.
Jones’ deep, strong voice, which made characters like Darth Vader and Mufasa real, made him one of Hollywood’s most famous voices. Besides his legendary voice acting, Jones had a long career in movies, TV, and theater. His big break was in 1964 with Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove, and he later starred in famous movies like Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian, Coming to America, and The Hunt for Red October.
Jones was also one of the few EGOT winners, getting an Emmy, Grammy, an Honorary Oscar, and three Tony Awards. His Broadway shows The Great White Hope and Fences made him one of the greatest actors of his time.
Besides his entertainment work, Jones was in the United States Army. His big voice was also known by millions as the voice of CNN, with his famous line, “This is CNN” becoming very well-known.
James Earl Jones’ death is the end of an amazing time, leaving behind work that will be remembered by people for a long time.
