Empire State Building pays a tribute to James Earl Jones
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 () James Earl Jones, famous for voicing Darth Vader in 'Star Wars', has passed away. The Empire State Building honored him with a red light display featuring Darth Vader's silhouette. Fans and industry professionals mourn his loss, celebrating his significant contributions to film and popular culture, including voicing Mufasa in 'The Lion King'.
Actor James Earl Jones died Monday at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93. A commanding presence onscreen, Jones nonetheless gained greater fame off-camera as the voice of Mufasa in 'The Lion King' and 'Star Wars' villain Darth Vader.
'Star Wars' creator George Lucas, and 'Lion King' star Matthew Broderick are among those who have paid tribute to the late, great James Earl Jones, who passed away aged 93.
After racking up roles in classics from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Lion King’ and becoming one of the world’s only EGOT winners, Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones has died aged 93