Legendary actor James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93.

Best known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars.

Jones also voiced Mufasa in The Lion King, leaving a lasting legacy.

His career spanned decades, earning him Emmy, Tony, and Grammy awards.

Born in Mississippi, he overcame a childhood stammer to develop his iconic voice.

Jones starred in iconic films like Field of Dreams and Coming to America.

Hollywood actors and fans pay tribute to his enduring influence.

Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, shared his heartfelt 'RIP Dad' tribute.

Jones' voice was also the distinctive 'This is CNN' tagline.

His legacy as a Hollywood giant and voice icon will live on forever.

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