Tuesday, September 10, 2024

RIP James Earl Jones

 I am saddened - another great has passed away.

James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, Mufasa in the Lion King, and"This is CNN" passed away yesterday at the age of 93.

Here, a short tribute. I chose videos because....that voice.  But were you aware that Jones was a stutterer?  Or that he won three Tony' awards, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe, plus an honorary Academy Award (Oscar) making him an "EGOT".

Mufasa in The Lion King.  He was the only cast member to appear (so to speak) in both the original movie and the 2019 remake.

Jones voicing Darth Vader in various Star Wars movies.


James Earl Jones' speech in Field of Dreams.

This is...CNN.

May this talented actor rest in peace.

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9 comments:

  1. jabblogSeptember 10, 2024 at 7:02 AM

    He had a good, long life, but it's always sad when a great talent passes on.

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  2. TomSeptember 10, 2024 at 8:39 AM

    ...93 is a ripe old age!

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  3. Dorothy BordersSeptember 10, 2024 at 9:33 AM

    I remember him best for his role in "Field of Dreams," a wonderful movie and he was wonderful in it.

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  4. songbird's crazy worldSeptember 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM

    An incredible actor with an incredible voice. He will be missed.

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  5. LisaSeptember 10, 2024 at 11:55 AM

    When I think of James Earl Jones, I think of The Hunt for Red October. Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger too, but those were far less enjoyable with the replacement of a far less enjoyable (and far less talented) actor as Jack Ryan!

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  6. Mary KirklandSeptember 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

    I was sad to hear that too.

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  7. John HoltonSeptember 10, 2024 at 4:58 PM

    What a voice.... Do you remember the commercials he did with Malcolm McDowell for Sprint, where they were reading text message conversations? Classic stuff.

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  8. Liz A.September 10, 2024 at 11:48 PM

    I was so saddened to hear this.

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  9. SuzanaSeptember 11, 2024 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you for this post and for the
    collection!😘❤️

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