Hollywood is mourning the death of one of its most recognizable voices, James Earl Jones, who died Monday morning at the age of 93. He gave life to "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader and "The Lion King's" Mufasa, starred in "Field of Dreams," "Conan the Barbarian" and many more films and shows, and also earned the prestigious EGOT honor in his career.
James Earl Jones Dies: Mark Hamill, Kevin Costner Pay Tribute
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker opposite Jones' Vader in "Star Wars," took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay his respects to his longtime co-star.
#RIP dad 💔 https://t.co/YXpFoBb2Ua
Disney CEO Bob Iger shared a message via the Disney Company's official Instagram commemorating Jones' work, writing: "From the gentle wisdom of Mufasa to the menacing threat of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones gave voice to some of the greatest characters in cinematic history. A celebrated actor with nearly 200 film and television credits to his name, the stories he brought to life with a unique, commanding presence and true wealth of spirit have left an indelible mark on generations of audiences. On behalf of all of us at Disney, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."
