James Earl Jones remembered by Hollywood as Star Wars actor Mark Hamill leads celebrity tributes with heartbreaking post Jones known as the voice of Star Wars supervillain and The Lion King's Mufasa He passed away on September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Terry Zeller and Eve Buckland For Dailymail.Com Published: 23:33 BST, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 00:16 BST, 10 September 2024 e-mail 22 shares View comments The news of James Earl Jones' passing has reverberated through Hollywood and fan communities alike, leaving many in deep mourning.
The legendary voice behind iconic characters like Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King died on Monday, Sept. 9, at the age of 93 in his home in Dutchess County, NY. An EGOT winner and a towering figure in entertainment, Jones' impact on film, television, and theater was profound.
Tributes flooded in from celebrities and fans, honoring his extraordinary career and influence. Mark Hamill, renowned for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star wars saga, paid tribute to Jones, who famously voiced Darth Vader—Luke’s father in the series. Hamill's message carried a mix of heartbreak and humor, reflecting their iconic connection as father and son on-screen, as he tweeted, '#RIP dad' The news of James Earl Jones' passing has reverberated through Hollywood and fan communities alike, leaving many in deep mourning; (pictured 2017) Mark Hamill, renowned for his role as Luke Skyw.