James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor & Voice Of Darth Vader, Passes Away At Age 93

James Earl Jones passed away on the morning of Monday, Sept. 9, according to multiple reports, including the Associated Press. His agent, Barry McPherson, reportedly confirmed that he died at his Dutchess County, New York, home. Jones was 93. At this time, his cause of death is not clear.

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Here’s A Recap Of James Earl Jones’ Accolades

He was known for his prolific acting resume, including using his captivating voice for Darth Vader and The Lion King. Throughout his career, which continued until his late 80s, Jones became an EGOT winner. He had two Emmys, a Golden Globe, two Tony Awards, and a Grammy.

But his accolades didn’t end there. In 1992, former President George Bush awarded James Earl Jones the National Medal of the Arts. A decade later, in 2002, the Kennedy Center honored him. In 2011, he received an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. A few years later, in 2017, he got a special Tony Award for the same reason. That same year, Harvard University awarded him an honorary degree. Most recently, in 2022, the Colt Theatre was renamed in his honor to the James Earl Jones Theatre.

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