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Legendary Darth Vader Voice James Earl Jones Dies at 93

By aimee yang
Legendary Darth Vader Voice James Earl Jones Dies at 93

Getty Images James Earl Jones wearing round spectacles looks towards the direction of a camera and smiling. The actor has a grey moustache and short grey hair.
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James Earl Jones, seen here in 2015

Renowned American actor James Earl Jones, famously known for portraying the iconic character Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away at the age of 93.

Jones left this world early Monday morning, surrounded by his loved ones, as confirmed by his agent Barry McPherson.

His distinguished career included roles in numerous films such as Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian, and The Lion King. However, he was most celebrated for giving the menacing Darth Vader his unforgettable, gravelly voice.

In a heartfelt tribute, Mark Hamill, who portrayed Vader’s son Luke Skywalker, mourned Jones’ death with a poignant “RIP Dad” message accompanied by a broken heart emoji.

‘I love being part of that whole myth’ – James Earl Jones discusses voicing Darth Vader with BBC in 2012

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Renowned/rɪˈnaʊnd/adjective
Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Iconic/aɪˈkɒn.ɪk/adjective
Widely recognized and well-established.

Portray/pɔːrˈtreɪ/verb
To depict someone or something in a work of art or literature.

Distinguished/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/adjective
Successful authoritative and commanding great respect.

Mourned/mɔːrnd/verb
To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone or something.

Tribute/ˈtrɪbjuːt/noun
An act or statement that shows gratitude respect or admiration.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What iconic character did James Earl Jones famously portray in Star Wars?
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Darth Vader
Princess Leia
How old was James Earl Jones at the time of his passing?
82
93
101
75
Which of the following films did James Earl Jones NOT star in?
Field of Dreams
Coming To America
The Lion King
Transformers
Who confirmed the passing of James Earl Jones?
Mark Hamill
Barry McPherson
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
What emotional message did Mark Hamill share in tribute to James Earl Jones?
"You will be missed"
"RIP Dad"
"Forever in our hearts"
"Rest in peace, friend"
In what year did James Earl Jones discuss voicing Darth Vader with BBC?
2008
2010
2012
2014
This question is required
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
OFF
AccentSpeed
Renowned/rɪˈnaʊnd/adjective
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Iconic/aɪˈkɒn.ɪk/adjective
Widely recognized and well-established.
Portray/pɔːrˈtreɪ/verb
To depict someone or something in a work of art or literature.
Distinguished/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/adjective
Successful authoritative and commanding great respect.
Mourned/mɔːrnd/verb
To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for someone or something.
Tribute/ˈtrɪbjuːt/noun
An act or statement that shows gratitude respect or admiration.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What iconic character did James Earl Jones famously portray in Star Wars?
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Darth Vader
Princess Leia
How old was James Earl Jones at the time of his passing?
82
93
101
75
Which of the following films did James Earl Jones NOT star in?
Field of Dreams
Coming To America
The Lion King
Transformers
Who confirmed the passing of James Earl Jones?
Mark Hamill
Barry McPherson
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
What emotional message did Mark Hamill share in tribute to James Earl Jones?
"You will be missed"
"RIP Dad"
"Forever in our hearts"
"Rest in peace, friend"
In what year did James Earl Jones discuss voicing Darth Vader with BBC?
2008
2010
2012
2014
This question is required

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