Hollywood Legend James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader, Passes Away at 93

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  • James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader, died at 93 in Dutchess County, NY, on September 9.

  • Jones was born on January 17, 1931, and overcame a severe stutter with the help of a high school teacher.
    • His first film role was in Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove' (1964), marking the start of his film career.
    • Jones won two Emmys in 1991 for 'Gabriel's Fire' and 'Heat Wave'.

    • He voiced Mufasa in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994) and its 2019 remake.
    • Jones received three Tony Awards, including Best Actor for 'The Great White Hope' (1969).
    • In 2011, he received an Honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievements, and in 2019, he was inducted as a Disney Legend at the D23 Expo.
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