Tributes are flooding in after it was announced that James Earl Jones has died at the age of 93. No cause of death has immediately announced for the American actor, who was best known for voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise and Mufasa in The Lion King . On social media, Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill made reference to the relationship between their Star Wars characters by tweeting : “#RIP dad.
” James Earl Jones death: Booming voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa dies aged 93 The actor and television host LeVar Burton, best known for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation , also paid tribute to Jones, writing : “there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.” Wendell Pierce, who played Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire , posted a moving tribute to Jones, who he said inspired him to act . “This man was the living embodiment of artistry, integrity, creativity, and dignity,” wrote Pierce.
“James Earl Jones is the sole reason I became an actor. He stirred a vocation in me that gave voice to my unsung heart songs. By example, he led me on the exploration of my own personal humanity and the study of human behavior in others and the intangible, ever-present soul.
He was a once in a generation talent that has left an enormous legacy in American culture.” Rustin star Colman Domingo wrote on X/Twitter : “Thank you dear James Earl Jones for everything. A master of our craft.
We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your b.