James Earl Jones has died. The American actor known internationally for having lent his voice to that of the cult classic Darth Vader in Star Wars has died at the age of 93. Internet users and icons of the 7th art are in mourning, a star passed away this Monday, September 9 in the morning at his home.
james earl jones, the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died
“I am your father“, words that still resonate, and that will not fail to continue to resonate in the years to come. This sentence pronounced by a Darth Vader dubbed by James Earl Jones had the effect of an earthquake when it was released. Science fiction fans were left speechless to learn that the main antagonist of Star Wars was none other than the father of its protagonist. Yes, Darth Vader is none other than the father of Luke Skywalker.
Many viewers didn't see it coming, giving rise to a phrase that quickly entered Pop Culture. There are many references to it, and James Earl Jones became a legend. But this Monday, September 9, the American actor died at the age of 93 at his home in Dutchess County, New York, his representatives at the Independent Artist Group confirmed.
In addition to Darth Vader, James Earl Jones was known for voicing the character Mufasa in both the 1994 Disney film and its live-action remake. Born January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones graduated from the University of Michigan in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, combining drama studies with military service. For his first film role, Jones played Lieutenant Lothar Zogg in Stanley Kubrick's cult comedy Doctor Strangelove.
It was in 1970 that he was nominated for the first time at the Oscars as best actor, the second nomination for an African-American actor, for his interpretation of the boxer Jack Johnson in Insurgent by Martin Ritt. But it was in 1977 with Star Wars: A New Hope, where he embodies the eternal Darth Vader, who once and for all enters into legend. He resumes a few years later in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, then many years later with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and several other animated films.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones.