The world is mourning the loss of legendary actor and voice artist James Earl Jones, who passed away at the age of 93 on Monday. Known for his iconic portrayal of Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise, Jones’s talent and presence will truly be missed.
Famous fans and collaborators have been paying tribute to Jones, highlighting his immense contributions to the world of entertainment. Here are some heartfelt messages from those who had the privilege of working with him:
“One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to ‘Star Wars’ were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed.” — Mark Hamill, who portrayed Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in the movies.
“James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.” — LeVar Burton
“Thank you dear James Earl Jones for everything. A master of our craft. We stand on your shoulders. Rest now. You gave us your best.” — Colman Domingo
“We are deeply saddened to hear of James’s passing. He was the voice of CNN and our brand for many decades, uniquely conveying through speech instant authority, grace, and decorum. That remarkable voice is just one of many things the world will miss about James. Our thoughts are with his family.” — CNN
“RIP James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who memorably appeared in the iconic baseball movies ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘The Sandlot.’ Jones gave a moving recitation of our National Anthem at the 1993 MLB All-Star Game in Baltimore.” — Major League Baseball
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