James Earl Jones, The Voice Of Darth Vadar, Has Passed Away At 93

Hollywood movie star James Earl Jones has reportedly died at the age of 93.

Jones was known for his impeccable work as the voice of Darth Vadar in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King."

News of James Earl Jones' death has sent a shockwave across the entertainment industry, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fellow actors and fans.

James Earl Jones Has Died

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News of Jones' death was confirmed by his reps at Independent Artist Group to Deadline. The actor is said to have died on Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York.

Jones, who was 93 at the time of his passing, is one of the few performers to have earned an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).

He is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors in the world, both on stage and television. In addition to winning three Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Honorary Academy Award, Jones also received a presentation.

Jones is most popularly known for voicing the iconic "Star Wars" villain, Darth Vadar, in the franchise's original trilogy. The actor also reprised the role in "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

Another iconic voice role attached to Jones was that of Mufasa in the movie "The Lion King."

Mark Hamill Pays Tribute To The Late Actor

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Fans and stars have since paid tributes to Jones following news of his death.

Actor Mark Hamil, who starred as Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" trilogy, shared a heartfelt tribute to the iconic actor with a sweet post on X (formerly Twitter).

Hamil wrote, "#RIP Dad [heart emoji]." His message was in reference to the relationship their characters shared in the movie.