Renowned American actor James Earl Jones, known for his iconic voice portrayal of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, has passed away at the age of 93.
Jones began his entertainment career in 1957 with stage performances before making a mark in film and television. He was also celebrated for lending his voice to various characters, including Darth Vader (physically portrayed by David Prowse), Mufasa in The Lion King, and the iconic “This is CNN” voiceover for CNN.
Mark Hamill, who portrayed Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader’s son in Star Wars, expressed his sadness with a heartfelt “RIP dad” post.
Source: BBC, Star Wars
TLDR: James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for voicing Darth Vader, has passed away at 93. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, mourns his on-screen father’s death.
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