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The long-lasting movie legend James Earl Jones has handed. He was 93.
It’s a tragic day on this planet, the universe and a galaxy far-off. Deadline confirms, by way of his reps, that Jones handed away on Monday morning (Sept. 9) at his Dutchess County, NY, dwelling.
Jones famously voiced the notorious villain Darth Vader within the Star Wars movies and was at all times acclaimed for his quite a few movie and theater roles. However arguably for Hip-Hop heads, one of many EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).winner’s extra beloved portrayals is that of King Jaffe Joffer, the daddy of Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem character in Coming To America, a task he reprised in Coming 2 America. And naturally, he’s additionally the voice of Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King.
As quickly as information of the legend’s passing grew to become recognized, tributes to his greatness started pouring in over social media. We assembled a few of the reactions—and a few of his biggest scenes—within the gallery beneath.
Relaxation in energy James Earl Jones.
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