Mark Hamill Honors James Earl Jones’s ‘Immeasurable’ Impact on Star Wars
This will be a day long remembered. Mark Hamill has paid tribute to his Star Wars father, James Earl Jones, who died on September 9. He played Luke Skywalker opposite Jones as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Hamill wrote on Instagram, “One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to Star Wars were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed. #RIP dad” George Lucas also released a statement through the official Star Wars website, alongside other individual messages from Lucas Film creatives. “James was an incredible actor, a most unique voice both in art and spirit,” said George Lucas. “For nearly half a century he was Darth Vader, but the secret to it all is he was a beautiful human being. He gave depth, sincerity and meaning to all his roles, amongst the most important being a devoted husband to the late Ceci and dad to Flynn. James will be missed by so many of us…friends and fans alike.”
Below are more tributes to the late actor.
#RIP dad ???? https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones recites the alphabet on Sesame Street (1969) pic.twitter.com/CGz48ZbJA8
— Muppet History ???? (@HistoryMuppet) September 9, 2024
A beloved memory of James Earl Jones:
— Jill Hennessy (@JillHennessy) September 9, 2024
“Jill, I hear you’re Canadian. I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful countryman of yours; a great singer by the name of Geddy Lee…”
-a legendary talent, but also adorable. Rest in power, sir.#jamesearljones
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. pic.twitter.com/vD0V7y613w
— Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones… there will never be another of his particular combination of graces.
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones will never die. His talent, work and influence will be with us always. RIP, Mr. Jones. https://t.co/hxO8qd603H
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) September 9, 2024
This man was the living embodiment of artistry, integrity, creativity, and dignity. James Earl Jones is the sole reason I became an actor. He stirred a vocation in me that gave voice to my unsung heart songs. By example, he led me on the exploration of my own personal humanity… pic.twitter.com/gze67IuVOI
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) September 9, 2024
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