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James Earl Jones (1931-2024)

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Broadway dims its lights in memory of Tony winner James Earl Jones September 26 Playbill05:05Earl Broadway

Broadway will dim its lights in memory of Tony winner James Earl Jones Playbill15:54Earl Broadway

Broadway theaters will dim lights in honor of James Earl Jones Broadway Buzz15:56Broadway

James Earl Jones: classically trained actor who gave a voice to Darth Vader The Week (US)06:46Movies

Me and Mr. Jones AMERICAN THEATRE13:28

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Kelsey grammer remembers working with James Earl Jones in Othello Broadway World21:22Broadway

Fans are still Remembering James Earl Jones’ greatness following his death as a big bang theory moment goes viral Cinema Blend19:36Star Wars The Big Bang Theory Sci Fi

The Sandlot actor recalls sweet story about James Earl Jones on set, and Darth Vader is involved Cinema Blend17:37The Sandlot

One of the happiest kids movies of the '90s Completely ignores a dark reality ScreenRant13:05The Sandlot

James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart, Shannen Doherty and more honored in touching Emmys’ ‘In Memoriam’ tribute The Kansas City Star05:07Bob Newhart

Jelly Roll honors James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart, more during touching Emmys tribute Rolling Stone03:50Bob Newhart

Michigan Football News: Michigan Football honors James Earl Jones with emotional tribute The Fresno Bee19:08Big Ten Football NCAA Football US Sports

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Photos: Peter Gallagher, Julianna Margulies and the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH Meet the Press Broadway World13:55

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'Sandlot' Star Patrick Renna Recalls Working With James Earl Jones TMZ.com00:33

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Artificial Intelligence Can Make Iconic Characters Immortal But It Can Create Legal Problems For Studios And Actors Above the Law18:55 2-Oct-24

Part of our lives Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09:38 2-Oct-24

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The best theatre to stream this month: James Earl Jones drives Miss Daisy, Ed Harris takes on… Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:09 1-Oct-24

The Hauser Report: James Earl Jones and More The Sweet Science02:17 29-Sept-24

James Earl Jones biggest regret over acting career may have robbed family of huge fortune The Mirror18:30 27-Sept-24

Broadway Dims Lights to Honor James Earl Jones The Spirit03:15 27-Sept-24

Broadway Lights Will Dim to Honor James Earl Jones The Spirit23:11 26-Sept-24

Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Tony Winner James Earl Jones September 26 Playbill05:05 26-Sept-24

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‘I Think It Spoke To Him’: Why James Earl Jones Sought Role In ‘Matewan’ West Virginia Public Broadcasting21:28 25-Sept-24

Remembering James Earl Jones, Plus New Overdose Data, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting15:23 25-Sept-24

Star Wars icon James Earl Jones honoured with special Broadway tribute after death The Mirror01:55 25-Sept-24

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights In Memory Of James Earl Jones Black Enterprise21:00 24-Sept-24

Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones Sept. 26 Patch17:39 24-Sept-24

Pcu Zeitgeist: James Earl Jones & Frankie Beverly Pop Culture Uncovered16:04 24-Sept-24

James Earl Jones Reads Kurt Vonnegut’s Inspiring Response to Students Who Contacted Him in 2006 Laughing Squid15:15 24-Sept-24

James Earl Jones to be honoured with a Broadway theatre light-dimming film-news.co.uk14:03 24-Sept-24

Broadway theaters to dim lights in tribute to James Earl Jones Broadway News19:48 23-Sept-24

TV Tinsel: With latest role, Jesse L. Martin has the science of acting under a microscope Miami Herald17:07 23-Sept-24

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights for James Earl Jones Hollywood Reporter15:59 23-Sept-24

Broadway Theaters Will Dim Lights in Honor of James Earl Jones Broadway Buzz15:56 23-Sept-24

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tony Winner James Earl Jones Playbill15:54 23-Sept-24

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones Broadway World15:38 23-Sept-24

Me and Mr. Jones AMERICAN THEATRE13:28 23-Sept-24

In Memoriam: James Earl Jones Portrait by Photographer Joe Arce HollywoodChicago.com19:42 21-Sept-24

James Earl Jones: classically trained actor who gave a voice to Darth Vader The Week (US)06:46 21-Sept-24

James Earl Jones Had A Delayed Diagnosis Of Type 2 Diabetes Decades Before His Death Black Enterprise21:06 20-Sept-24

How James Earl Jones Overcame a Stutter to Have One of the Most Recognized Voices in Acting Laughing Squid16:49 20-Sept-24

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James Earl Jones spoke to America’s past and symbolized America’s pastime Boston Globe20:02 19-Sept-24

James Earl Jones will live forever as voice of Darth Vader Cyprus Mail13:34 19-Sept-24

Fans Are Still Remembering James Earl Jones’ Greatness Following His Death As A Big Bang Theory Moment Goes Viral Cinema Blend19:36 18-Sept-24

What James Earl Jones can teach us about activism and art in times of crisis The Conversation (US)18:54 18-Sept-24

What James Earl Jones can teach us about the activism of art in times of crisis The Conversation (US)13:19 18-Sept-24

Angela Bassett didn’t realize she has played over 100 roles: 'That’s news to me, because I just keep going' Entertainment Weekly21:46 17-Sept-24

The Sandlot Actor Recalls Sweet Story About James Earl Jones On Set, And Darth Vader Is Involved Cinema Blend17:37 17-Sept-24

One Of The Happiest Kids Movies Of The '90s Completely Ignores A Dark Reality ScreenRant13:05 17-Sept-24

Kelsey Grammer Remembers Working With James Earl Jones in OTHELLO Broadway World21:22 16-Sept-24

Likelihood Of James Earl Jones' Likeness Being Used Following Death Is Currently Up In The Air MXDWN21:06 16-Sept-24

James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart, Shannen Doherty and more honored in touching Emmys’ ‘In Memoriam’ tribute The Kansas City Star05:07 16-Sept-24

James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart, Shannen Doherty and more honored in Emmys’ touching ‘In Memoriam’ tribute Los Angeles Times04:33 16-Sept-24

Jelly Roll Honors James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart, More During Touching Emmys Tribute Rolling Stone03:50 16-Sept-24

James Earl Jones Remembered by the Broadway Community: 'The Greatest of the Greats' (Exclusive) People19:53 15-Sept-24

Darth Vader’s voice lives on with use of AI Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette08:54 15-Sept-24

Michigan Football News: Michigan Football honors James Earl Jones with emotional tribute The Fresno Bee19:08 14-Sept-24

The Tragedy Of James Earl Jones Explained Grunge14:32 14-Sept-24

Why the passing of James Earl Jones doesn't mean you won't hear Darth Vader's voice again TechRadar14:03 14-Sept-24

Fox News AI Newsletter: James Earl Jones' controversial decision Fox News13:50 14-Sept-24

Mark Hamill Pays Tribute To Late On-Screen Star Wars Dad James Earl Jones GameRant13:24 14-Sept-24

Opinion: Remembering James Earl Jones NPR12:54 14-Sept-24

Farewell To Black Actor Par Excellence, James Earl Jones Leadership, Nigeria10:37 14-Sept-24

James Earl Jones’ Death Spurs Questions About His ‘Star Wars’ Future Hollywood Reporter21:25 13-Sept-24

Late Night Last Century: James Earl Jones's Top Ten Effects of Y2K on Letterman Paste Magazine17:32 13-Sept-24

Empire State Building Honors James Earl Jones With a Darth Vader Projection My Modern Met17:29 13-Sept-24

Remembering James Earl Jones, legend of the stage and screen NPR15:28 13-Sept-24

Defector’s Favorite James Earl Jones Performances Defector15:25 13-Sept-24

Empire State Building Pays ‘Star Wars’ Themed Tribute To James Earl Jones DoYouRemember?14:57 13-Sept-24

James Earl Jones’s Voice Was Something More The New Yorker11:09 13-Sept-24

Did James Earl Jones ever live in Colorado? The Colorado Sun10:58 13-Sept-24

James Earl Jones: Voice of a million childhoods as Darth Vader and Lion King's Mufasa dies aged … Yorkshire Post08:42 13-Sept-24

James Earl Jones' controversial AI decision will let Darth Vader live on, but it raises… Fox News07:19 13-Sept-24

Remembering James Earl Jones through Michigan football’s hype video The Michigan Daily02:52 13-Sept-24

This Incredible Star Wars Art Is The Perfect Tribute To James Earl Jones' Darth Vader ScreenRant22:08 12-Sept-24

How to watch bet’s tribute special ‘James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy’ for free Post-Standard, New York21:22 12-Sept-24

Best of the Best. Letterboxd21:17 12-Sept-24

Can James Earl Jones’ triumph over stuttering inspire others? News @ Northeastern20:52 12-Sept-24

Before He Died, James Earl Jones Signed Paperwork to Voice Darth Vader Using AI Futurism20:30 12-Sept-24

James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor And The Voice Of Darth Vadar, Passes Away at 93 Black Voice News19:53 12-Sept-24

Revisiting The Movies Of James Earl Jones Giant Freakin Robot19:20 12-Sept-24

James Earl Jones’ Reading Rainbow Episode Perfectly Encapsulates His Monumental Talent Den of Geek17:03 12-Sept-24

Remembering James Earl Jones – The Voice of Millennials’ Childhood and Titan of the Theater Good News Network14:56 12-Sept-24

This Field, This Game: Goodbye to James Earl Jones, Baseball Icon Over the Monster12:48 12-Sept-24

‘James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy’ Special Set for bet The Source11:37 12-Sept-24

Stateside Podcast: Michigan's Monument to James Earl Jones Michigan Public11:09 12-Sept-24

James Earl Jones, voice of the universal Salon.com10:53 12-Sept-24

Scotsman Obituaries: James Earl Jones, US actor who made a universe tremble as voice of Darth… The Scotsman08:54 12-Sept-24

Jones: A voice for conservation Arkansas Democrat-Gazette08:35 12-Sept-24

Thursday TigerBlog - James Earl Jones h’80 Princeton Tigers - Official Site07:06 12-Sept-24

TVLine Items: James Earl Jones Tribute, Citadel: Diana Trailer and More TVLine01:17 12-Sept-24

Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors CBS News22:45 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones Tribute Special to Air on BET The Wrap22:26 11-Sept-24

Who Was James Earl Jones? Actor’s Net Worth, Wife and Kids All Reflect His Legacy Blavity20:20 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones: The great Black hero Andscape19:59 11-Sept-24

Remembering James Earl Jones: the voice of God, a father and a compelling villain America Magazine19:52 11-Sept-24

How James Earl Jones Became The Voice Of Darth Vader Grunge18:51 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones on “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” Superman Homepage17:58 11-Sept-24

Darth Vader Is The Most Important Villain In Modern Science Fiction, Thanks To James Earl Jones ScreenRant17:47 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones Tribute Special Premiering on BET Broadway World17:31 11-Sept-24

RIP James Earl Jones: Voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa Dies at 93 My Modern Met17:16 11-Sept-24

The Vast Universes of James Earl Jones’s Voice The Ringer17:13 11-Sept-24

Decade of silence: Science behind James Earl Jones’ life with stuttering Miami Herald17:04 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones, the golden voice of Hollywood South African Broadcasting Company17:01 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones dies at 93: How he turned his disability to advantage The News Nigeria16:22 11-Sept-24

Podcast: The Clevelands pay tribute to native Mississippian James Earl Jones and also discuss a full weekend of… Mississippi Today16:09 11-Sept-24

Biden issues statement honoring actor James Earl Jones Washington Examiner15:33 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones was a virtual baseball historian FanSided15:32 11-Sept-24

Mark Hamill Leads Tributes To James Earl Jones With Emotional Two-Word Note DoYouRemember?15:18 11-Sept-24

Aaron Pierre Says THIS on Taking Over Mufasa Role From Late James Earl Jones Pinkvilla14:44 11-Sept-24

Kevin Costner Reacts to Death of James Earl Jones, His 'Field of Dreams' Co-Star PopCulture14:28 11-Sept-24

The late James Earl Jones planted deep roots in the Hudson Valley Inman12:50 11-Sept-24

Denzel Washington credits career to late James Earl Jones: “He was everything to me” NME11:13 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice is alive in AI and voice actors aren’t sure if that’s a… Fortune10:20 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones' booming, benevolent voice was perfect for The Simpsons GQ10:15 11-Sept-24

Geek Ireland pay tribute to James Earl Jones with homepage takeover Business Plus Online10:15 11-Sept-24

When Late James Earl Jones Unveiled How He Managed To Tackle His Stuttering Issue Pinkvilla08:38 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in… ABC News06:09 11-Sept-24

James Earl Jones´ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in… MailOnline06:06 11-Sept-24

Empire State Building pays a tribute to James Earl Jones The Times of India02:33 11-Sept-24

Tigers Honor James Earl Jones with Heartfelt Tribute at Comerica Park Detroit Sports Nation02:07 11-Sept-24

Tigers pay special tribute to James Earl Jones ClutchPoints01:57 11-Sept-24

5 Iconic James Earl Jones Movies Streaming Right Now The Cheat Sheet00:52 11-Sept-24

"His Voice Was the Special Effect": James Earl Jones Was So Much More Than Darth Vader ScreenRant00:07 11-Sept-24

Everything the Light Touches: James Earl Jones (1931-2024) RogerEbert.com23:46 10-Sept-24

RIP James Earl Jones, the voice of the definitive dads of my childhood The Mary Sue23:43 10-Sept-24

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About our James Earl Jones (1931-2024) news

Latest news on James Earl Jones, the acclaimed American actor, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, who died aged 93 on 9 September 2024.

Jones made his Broadway debut in 1957 and quickly became a prominent stage actor, with standout roles in productions such as Othello and King Lear. His work in theatre earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Tony Awards.

Jones gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the iconic voice of Darth Vader, starting with A New Hope in 1977. He was also known for his role as Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King (1994).

Beyond his voice work, James Earl Jones appeared in a variety of films, including Dr. Strangelove (1964), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), and The Hunt for Red October (1990). He earned an honorary Academy Award in 2011, adding to a career that also includes multiple Emmy and Grammy wins, making him one of the few performers to have achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status.

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