Acclaimed actor James Earl Jones has died. He was 93.
Jones passed away at his home in New York’s Hudson Valley region on Monday, Sept. 9, his agent Barry McPherson told the Associated Press.
The cause of death was not immediately released.
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Jones began his career in 1965 when he became one of the first African American actors in a continuing role on the daytime TV drama — As the World Turns.
His career lasted well into his 80s, and one of his last movie roles was the sequel Coming 2 America in 2021. He also starred in the original Coming to America back in 1988.
Among his other roles were parts in the cult classics Dr. Strangelove; Conan the Barbarian; The Exorcist II: The Heretic; and 1989 comedy Three Fugitives.
The actor additionally had parts in the baseball classic Field of Dreams and in three Tom Clancy adaptations — The Hunt for Red October; Patriot Games; and Clear and Present Danger.
He was also known for his voice roles, including as the voice of iconic Star Wars character Darth Vader, The Lion King’s Mufasa, and he recorded the famous line “This is CNN” for the cable news network.
For his acting, Jones won several awards.
He took home two Emmys, a Golden Globe, two Tony awards and a special Tony for lifetime achievement, a Grammy, and an honorary Oscar in 2011.
He was honored with a National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors.
Jones was married twice, his first wife was Julienne Marie Hendricks and his second wife was Cecilia Hart.
He had one son, Flynn Earl born in 1983 with his second wife.
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