RIP James Earl Jones (1931-2024)

[PDXChris]

Yashar Ali (@yasharali) on Threads

The legendary James Earl Jones has died. He was 93.

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James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93

James Earl Jones, revered actor who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, starred in Field of Dreams' died September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

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[PDXChris]

ABC News (@abcnews) on Threads

BREAKING: James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to ABC News. He was 93. Read more...

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[Dback Jon]

Damn!

RIP = a great man

 

[Raindog]

Fantastic actor, and had one of the all time greatest voices in American film/theater.

 

[Dback Jon]

One of my favorite scenes with Jones

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[jf-08]

A true legend. Godspeed, Mr. Jones.

 

[Chaplin]

RIP

 

[puckhead]

Amazing talent. RIP

 

[ASUCHRIS]

One of my favorite scenes with Jones

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That and the following scene with his dad get me every time.

 

[MadCardDisease]

One of the best.

 

[Shane]

Fantastic actor, and had one of the all time greatest voices in American film/theater.

I’d argue the greatest voice of all time…. Epitome of a legend. RIP Legend!

 

[Shane]

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[Gambler]

I’m a great grandfather but the first 2 movies I thought of were The Lion King and Sandlot. He was iconic. RIP.

 

[carrrnuttt]

R.I.P.

What a giant loss for humankind. At least now he gets to reunite with his daughter.

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[Covert Rain]

R.I.P.

Great actor and the voice of the most iconic villain of all time.

 

[Cheesebeef]

He lent an air of gravitas to almost every movie he was in.

Darth Vader
Terence Mann
Mufasa
King Joffee
Head of the CIA in Sneakers
Head of the CIA in Jack Ryan movies

 

[oaken1]

saw this post and my heart dropped. Thulsa Doom, the voice of Vader...he was too sweet a guy to do villains so well.

God Speed Mr Jones. You were loved and already missed.

 

[oaken1]

He lent an air of gravitas to almost every movie he was in.

Darth Vader
Terence Mann
Mufasa
King Joffee
Head of the CIA in Sneakers
Head of the CIA in Jack Ryan movies

The only man to call Conan boy and get away with it...for a while.

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[Chaplin]

He lent an air of gravitas to almost every movie he was in.

Darth Vader
Terence Mann
Mufasa
King Joffee
Head of the CIA in Sneakers
Head of the CIA in Jack Ryan movies

Calling out Sneakers! Highly underrated film...

 

[Cheesebeef]

Calling out Sneakers! Highly underrated film...

One of my favorites. Incredible cast and just an unabashedly fun caper movie.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The only man to call Conan boy and get away with it...for a while.

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Oh yeah… def that one too.

 

[Chaplin]

Also

The Hunt for Red October
Coming to America
Dr. Strangelove
Soul Man

Even in his smaller roles, he was larger than life.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

RIP to a legend.

 

[Ronin]

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Denzel Washington pays tribute to James Earl Jones after his tragic passing.“He’s my hero… I wasn’t going to be as big as him. I wanted to sound like him. He was everything to me as a budding actor. He was who I wanted to be.”(Source: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/denzel-washington-james-earl-jones-tribute-1236139578/)

 

[Ronin]

He was great in “best of the best movie.”
RIP