The world suffered the loss of an icon yesterday. James Earl Jones died at the age of 93. James was beloved by many as the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, as well as in other memorable roles. One individual who loved James Earl Jones very much was his Field of Dreams costar, Kevin Costner, who shared an emotional tribute on his Instagram page.
Videos by InspireMore
Kevin Costner Delivers An Emotional Tribute To James Earl Jones
Kevin took to Instagram and shared a carousel of images from his time with James Earl Jones. Besides the various photos of the dynamic duo on the big screen together, Kevin also wrote a heartfelt caption.
“Just hearing the news of James Earl Jones’s passing,” he began. “That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field of Dreams.”
“If you’ve seen it, you know that this movie wouldn’t be the same with anyone else in his role. Only he could bring that kind of magic to a movie about baseball and a cornfield in Iowa,” Kevin continued. “I’m grateful to have been a witness to him making that magic happen.”
“Rest in peace, friend.”
Fans React to James Earl Jones’s Death
Fans reacted beautifully to Kevin Costner’s tribute to James Earl Jones.
One user commented, “No one else would have done that part justice💜🙏🏻He was one of my favorite actors, his voice, his demeanor set him apart. RIP dear man, and thank you for sharing a piece of you with us💜🙏🏻.”
Another shared, “He will always be a mountain of a wonderful man.”
A third wrote, “Very sad to hear of his passing and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your friend. Friends are the treasures in life 🙏🕊️🪽”
Fans across the world honored his legacy with heartfelt words. As well as trying to offer comfort to Kevin for the loss of a dear friend.
James Earl Jones passed away on September 9 at his home in New York’s Hudson Valley region surrounded by his family, according to his agent, Barry McPherson. No cause of death has been released at this time.
This story’s featured image is by Featureflash Photo Agency via Shutterstock.
Want to be happier in just 5 minutes a day? Sign up for Morning Smile and join over 455,000+ people who start each day with good news.
