James Earl Jones, Unmistakable Cinematic Presence Who Gave Voice to Darth Vader and Mufasa, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, one of the greatest actors of his generation, whose uniquely resonant and authoritative bass-baritone voice undergirded his undeniable gravitas as a performer, died on Monday morning. He was 93.
His representatives at Independent Artist Group confirmed his death to the Daily Beast in a statement, saying he’d died surrounded by family at his home in Dutchess County, New York. A cause was not immediately shared.
Deadline was the first to report the news of his death.