Legendary star of stage and screen James Earl Jones passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Although his voice was deep and sometimes sounded menacing, James was known as a kind and gentle soul. He was a talented man and one of a distinguished group of performers to be called an EGOT for winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award during his impressive career.
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James made his debut in 1964 in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. He continued to act in movies and on Broadway and for many, his most recognizable role came in the late 1970s. James voiced Darth Vader in the first three episodes of the Star Wars franchise. In 1980, he uttered one of the most famous lines in cinematic history telling Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.”
The Empire State Building Paid Tribute To James Earl Jones In A Big
Following the news of his death, many flocked to social media to share their favorite memories. But no one does it quite like the Big Apple. The Empire State Building’s Instagram account posted an image of the building lit up black and red with an image of Darth Vader in all his glory. Looking at the photo, it’s almost as if you can hear the Imperial March playing.
The post made many people emotional.
Someone wrote, “So sad here was a wonderful man within a remarkable voice he will be missed.”
“’Let the Force’ be with you, Sir RIP James Earl Jones,” a Star Wars fan commented.
Many remember James as the voice of Mufasa in The Lion King. Those fans were equally as touched.
A fan wrote, “Now I’m going to sob 😭 until I no longer can cry for a very long time! Especially at the death of Mufasa scene.”
This person agreed, “James. As a kid, I recognized him as the beloved voice of Mufasa. May he rest in peace. Love your loved ones while you can, everyone.”
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